i see so many wonderful people here who are battling stress and depression; who question their own self-worth, doubt their abilities, and wonder if there's any reason to keep going, and i wish i could make them feel better. i know how much that hurts. i still struggle with those things on a daily basis. they're not easy to overcome.

please know i appreciate you and appreciate how hard you try. even if i don't know you personally! the fact that you are alive today makes me happy, and no matter what you're going through, i wish you all the best. you're special because you are you, and the only person who can be you. every single one of you has a unique talent - a special strength. maybe you know what what it is. maybe you can draw, write, cook, or make music. maybe you don't, or maybe you don't feel it's worth anything. you might be great at talking to others or give good advice. you might be dependable, honest, a peacemaker, a good comforter, or an amazing judge of character. whatever it is you do, please don't stop. the world is a better place with you here.

thank you for existing. i'm glad you do. and thank you for being you.