bitch i was depressed for months, nobody noticed. i still showed up for people even when i didn’t know how to show up for myself. that’s why i don’t buy the whole “i was going through something” excuse for treating people badly. we’re all going through something.
l used to be proud of my softness. Now I flinch when people say, "You're always so patient," because I don't want to be. I want someone to see me drowning and jump in, and not tell me how strong I look above water.