A lil IG vs. reality check in. What to say? I've been in awe of my mental and physical health lately and how far I've come from where I was. Just the ability to travel comfortably, eat/drink what I want, and have the motivation/energy to spend time with my loved ones have become the things I'm most grateful for. Most importantly, I'm grateful for learning how to love myself. For years, I was so unwell. I was so lost. I was so mean to me. I was in so much pain mentally and physically.. everyday. It might be hard for others to recognize in me because I am a high-functioning person even when I'm sick. But I was not good, not good at all. It got scary. I thought that was my reality and not everyone around me could understand how to support me, which I understand completely, but it was lonely AF. It always is, no matter how much support you have. A reminder to myself and you that no matter how someone presents, there's so much more going on than what we see. I'm still healing.. the nervous system takes some time to recover, but I am celebrating every moment headed in the right direction. Also, I've been working my ass off (but with more balance). So, I'm a bit drained and haven't been sharing as much of myself day-to-day here. That is also because these days, I intentionally schedule down days and device-detox days to take care of me. I've been pouring my vulnerability into my new podcast @thebeautymanifest and am so proud of the work I'm doing there. I hope you check it out ❤️ Shout out to earth angels in my life like @itsbrandyncross and @torilermaa who injected me with their energy like medicine and created space for me to be when I was struggling. I have many people like this in my life and I'll never take that for granted ❤️‍🔥