The author shares a personal journey through mental health struggles, including multiple hospitalizations and experiences of trauma. A pivotal moment occurs during a hospital stay when the author decides to confront their feelings rather than escape them. The narrative emphasizes the importance of discussing mental health openly, breaking the silence around topics like suicide and shame. Through these reflections, the author encourages others who feel broken to recognize their worth and the potential for healing.
All I knew at that moment was, for the first time, I wasn't in a hurry to leave. There was no window or clock. Just blank, pale walls I'd been staring at for twenty-one days.
I lay there, shattered and broken in a way that felt beyond repair. It shouldn't hurt this much just to be alive.
It was the moment I stopped running and decided to stay with myself.
If you're reading this and you're where I was, I want you to know you're not alone. No matter how broken you feel, you are worth fighting for.
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