01/03/2025
ā ļø Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation (SI)
My whole life, I felt like I didn't belong hereālike my mind and body were at odds with this world. I viewed life through a different lens, one that made me feel "too sensitive," perpetually heartbroken by injustice, and overwhelmed by the weight of it all. On the surface, I was thrivingāacting, modeling across the country, and running a real estate company focused on giving back. But beneath it all, I struggled quietly with thoughts of leaving this life behind.
In May 2024, I chose to save myself. I entered treatment, spending 60 days deeply focused on my mental health and clearing my body of substances, many of which had been prescribed to me for decades. Returning to the world was daunting, and I still questioned if I truly belonged here.
And then I learned: I do belong. I'm not brokenāI'm neurodivergent. š My heightened empathy, sensitivity, and need to retreat aren't weaknesses; they're strengths that equip me to see the world in unique and impactful ways. What I once thought would destroy me is actually what makes me capable of great things.
Here's something even more powerful: 20% of the world is neurodivergentāthat's over 1.6 billion people who feel deeply, think differently. The fact is, we are vital to our collective survival.
I'm done trying to fit in. The old life of people-pleasing and self-doubt is gone, burned to ashes. Today, I rise from those ashes, stronger, more authentic, and ready to embrace the life I'm meant to live. š¦āš„
If you've ever felt like you didn't belong, know that you're not alone. Let's rise together. š