If you ever feel scared...

If you ever feel scared, of anything, from a due date to the demon in the corner of your room that won't let you sleep.

If you ever feel scared, of your family or your bullies or even your friends.

If you ever feel scared, of your boss or your teachers.

If you ever feel scared of life or not knowing what's to come.

I want you to take one deep breath and remember this post.

I want you to remember this stranger on the internet and know that they get you. They understand your fears and you're not alone.

I want you to imagine this stranger as your comfort. Close your eyes and imagine a hand held out to you. Take that hand and hold onto it, for as long as you need.

Breathe...

Relax...

Take your time...

I know it may feel like it but you are not your fears. You are not your anxiety. You are not your depression. You are not your mental illness.

There's a whole beautiful human inside you that is waiting to be explored. And this stranger will be more than glad to stand by your side on your journey to finding them.

You are enough, and you are more than capable.

Believe in yourself. Take small steps at a time. There's no need to rush. I know in modern times the world seems to be leaving you behind, and there's a need to keep up to pace, but there's no competition. There's no race. The only race you're running in is your own life, against yourself. And once you realise that, you'll find your inner peace little by little.

Take care, dear friend. I hope you'll allow me to join you on your healing journey. And I hope one day you can be proud of yourself for how incredibly amazing you are and how far you've come.

Lots of love,

Stranger friend.