Keywords: the buildup , encouragment , mental health , rant , trauma , trigger warning , tw suicide , work
I want to have the tangible proof of my existence post-trauma. I want to be holistically evaluated for my progress between 2016 and now. I want to be unconditionally loved. I want to be listened to and believed and respected. These things take so much time. I am such a tired person. I am constantly planning, advocating for myself, and hoping and praying. I work my ass off.
Progress vs. Validation – Victoria Smith (wordpress.com)
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