This is me. This is who I am.

I was thinking I should create a second blog to share my less personal thoughts because lets be honest this blog contains my very real thoughts and struggles. I don't hold back and it is very uncomfortable for me to let people this far into my head.

As I thought about it I realized that, you know what, this is who I am. I have struggles, I have fears, I have doubts, I am sad, and I am human. The things I have struggled with in the past, the things I currently struggle with, and the things I will struggle with are not unique to me. Yes, I've thought about suicide, I have self esteem issues, I have self worth issues, and I'm still trying to figure out where I fit in this world, but I'm also learning and growing.

I have hope, I have joy, I have dreams, I have wants, I am happy, and I'm at peace. This is me. I am no longer ashamed of where I've been. I'm no longer ashamed of who I am. Every word I have written is true. Every word I have written is real. These are the things I chose to hide. These are the things I chose to bury. These are the things I choose to set free.

Yes, it is uncomfortable, but this is me. This is who I am.