“to find comfort within” / July, 2022 Oftentimes we go through certain painful experiences, such as loss, which cuts deep inside us and in turn, has us seeking for love and comfort in the wrong places. Sometimes, it gets so bad to the point where we begin craving an affection similar to that which is missing on the inside, thereby turning us into miserable individuals. It sometimes gets worse to the point where we remain in toxic friendships and relationships that don't serve us just so we don't feel lonely or out of fear of experiencing loss again. This work is a reminder to myself and to whoever comes across this body of work, that it's very okay to feel like this. But also, a lot of the things we seek outside of ourselves already reside within us. And it takes a little inward look to find it where it gently resides. Comfort resides in you and you can hold yourself again. You can and you will, in due time. Note: These are my personal reflections from my experience of grief and abusive friendships. Many thanks to my beautiful friend @nkesi.n for holding me and walking me through some of the heavy feelings. i love you ❤️