There are so many messages out there that tell us who we are, who we should be, what we need, why we should change, but I believe inside all of us there is a quiet knowing and our own compass, so this episode is here to tell you to listen to that. This episode isn't going to tell you to do anything other than believe in yourself, be kind to yourself, and do what's right for you. After the last two heavy episodes I figured it was time for some fun and encouragement, I definitely let my personality shine through a bit more on this one, so I hope this feels more like two friends catching up. Enjoy Lovebugs, and be well.

This episode serves as some raw, unfiltered truth. Sometimes even when you feel like you are doing everything right, life still does not give you a break, but it's true, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger--or at the very least makes for a good story. A bit of a more melancholy episode for this Monday, but the message remains the same no matter the mood or circumstances Lovebugs: you are worth it, you are capable, you are deserving of great things, you have the power to make a difference.

This episode is for survivors, for the ones who tell their story fiercely and for the ones who have yet to tell their story. This episode is for the ones that are tired of being strong and sometimes feel more victim than survivor. This episode is for anyone that’s been bullied, abused, shamed, and ostracized. For the ones that felt like it was easier to disappear and hurt themselves than to ask for help. I see you, I love you, and I hope this video provides some, even if it’s little comfort, that it can get better. Just keep showing up, remember healing takes all types of crazy turns, and what goes down must come back up.

https://www.helpguide.org/find-help

This link has mental health hotlines from A-Z, you’re not alone, and someone cares about you. It’s scary to find help but sometimes we have to do the scary thing to see that’s going to be okay. Often the anticipation of the thing is worse than the actual thing. I hope January has been good to you Lovebugs, this year is for us.