On the outside, I'm shiny, sparkly, and well put together.
On the inside, I'm a swirly, messy contradiction. 
Sometimes, I want to uncage the messy girl and let her free. 
Do you know what I mean?

I am a high-performer - writer, speaker, educator, and mentor.
I'm a mother, a daughter, a wife, a sister, and a friend.
I dedicate each day to building a legacy of love, which I will leave behind one day. 
My mental health often gets in the way of that. 

I have depression. 
I have anxiety. 
I am slowly realizing that those struggles, while making me feel weak, are actually making me stronger. 
I am learning to let go of shame, to let the messy girl out into the world, and to embrace my imperfections. 
Are you with me?