Quick testimony? In 2019 I struggled w/ severe depression and needed inpatient treatment. Did a lot of art therapy in the hospital. I remember feeling upset that my picture wasn’t perfect or finished. But 6 months after I drew this, I moved to Detroit. This was the kitchen.

Giving myself permission to dream again was a big deal. For a long time I felt like I had messed up too much in the past to deserve good things now. I’ve been coping with bipolar disorder for 20 years and still have a hard time accepting that life can go on, successfully.
In 2020 I really worked on taking better care of myself. Focused on making my home feel like a safe space. Blocked a lot of shit out that was distracting me from moving forward. Renewed commitments to stay in therapy/treatment.
There’s a lot of reasons I shouldn’t still be here, but I am. Stronger for it too. Whatever keeps you holding on, stick to it. Manifestation works when the work follows.
(So can treatment. That’s been a much longer journey but learning to trust the process, and my doctors.
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(So can treatment. That’s been a much longer journey but learning to trust the process, and my doctors.
