Therapy Makes You Hotter

​I used to feel stronger.
I used to feel smarter.
I used to feel better.

Why does this fade when we get older? When I think of my younger self, I admire how much fire I had within. So much hope. So much strength. 

​But as I got older, I gave more of myself to everyone else. Became everyone's cheerleader. Gave everyone else a boost. Adapting to others' needs while losing my dreams, my strength, my sense of self in the process. 

I began going to therapy again a few weeks ago and am so happy I did. It is NOT easy. In fact, last week was super super hard. But missing myself is even harder. Young Amy was so full of promise and I'm sad I let her down. I still can't even point out where I lost her, but I'm working on getting her back. She inspires me because I know she's still in here somewhere. ​

Being hella vulnerable online is fucking hard, but writing is the easiest way for me to talk to people about this. Mental health and self-care are so damn important and I need EVERYONE to know this. Ask for help. Find your happy. Do the work because you are fucking worth it. ​

Beanie is by Alec With Pen and it's definitely a boost of confidence!

This post first appeared on Instagram for #WHPSheInspiresMe