"Dear 1 in 5,
I see you. I know what it feels like to have those days that don't seem to be worth fighting for. I know the range of emotions, the peaks and valleys. I know them all too well. I know the overwhelm, the darkness and despair, the moments of questioning yourself wondering what is wrong with me. Believe me when I say, you are not alone.
You are more than this battle you are fighting. You are worthy, friend. You are worthy of LOVE. You are worthy of SELF-CARE. You are worthy of HAPPINESS. You are worthy of KNOWING. You are worthy of RECOVERY. You are worthy of GRACE. You are worthy of RESPECT. YOU ARE WORTHY and you are STRONGER than this struggle.
Don't believe the voice in your head that whispers lies to you. You may feel defeated during these trials but know your pain has a purpose and it's only temporary. You...we WILL make it out on the other side. We can't see it when we're in the valley but we never know how we can be used to be a blessing or an encouragement to others down the road.
I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. God did not create us to live in a spirit of fear or chaos. He uses every moment and circumstance for something greater. Better days are coming, friend."
