This photo scares me. It was the first time I saw how empty I feel. Ive never fully felt like this before. Close, but never this deep. Ive never felt so out of touch with myself or with the world. I’m skating by and using the excuse that I’m dealing with some hard shit. But really, I’m wallowing in the hard shit. Like there is vindication to this pain. And i hate that.
It’s been almost three years since I posted this. I don’t recognize her. Her face is lifeless, lost and empty. I don’t feel like this anymore. Not in this way. Ripples of pain still find me, and my brain is still letting go of my fear responses, but I’m not empty anymore. I am finding love in myself and I’m happy
Healing takes time, and look how different these photos feel with 4 years apart













