“I was always sort of the shy quiet kid growing up. I was the weird kid. I don’t have very conventional interests, I guess. Okay, okay.. I was the anime kid- that’s what I was! There is less of a stigma around that now.

I like to make art and I am doing it more now because I am taking better care of myself.

I’m still kind of struggling with the fact that it’s okay to ask for help and for reassurance. It’s hard to tell people you are struggling and need more time. I’ve been getting better at opening up and asking for help. It’s helped a lot to know that people care me. You might feel alone but you’re not. I don’t mean to seem cheesy, but my boyfriend has helped me a lot. He’s so hard working and creative and that helps me strive to be a more creative force. He is supportive and listens to me; that’s helped a lot. I was in an abusive relationship in the past and all my issues was brushed off and I wasn’t allowed to seek help for my depression. Unconditional love exists and it’s healing. I don’t think anything has helped me focus on myself so much as being loved the way I am by Harrison.”