Sometimes I really wish in the past so many people didn't bail on me at the first signs of me not being at my best—leaving people on their own when they are having mental health issues is incredibly cruel

The truth is that, on paper, almost everyone supports good mental health, but having to actually help others through bad stuff is an entirely different matter. There aren't as many people who are willing to do that work

After many years of trying to please people, I've realized that's what friendships is about: accepting that people aren't perfect. It's hard to remember it, but you deserve love and help just like everyone else, doesn't matter how tough your mental health issues are

Now I can show and talk about my mental health issues without worrying that it will push others away. The right people will stay and understand anyway. Sending love all around, folks