One of the things I used to worry about when I started writing here was who would I lose connection with once they learned I was digging into so much as mental health advocacy.

That idea was leaned into more when I knew the day would come that I’d speak the way I did in my last entry.

Then I shifted to believing something else. There’s more to gain than lose when you start sharing yourself unapologetically. So long as what you’re sharing comes from a place of compassion that you also wish for yourself.

Who you lose along the way makes room for those that can see and appreciate your efforts, whether in the short or long run.

And if you’re the type to share them more openly, the choice is yours if you do it to the point of caring for algorithms, engagement, and other social media buzzwords.

Surely there’s a way to go to that level without losing sight of why you began your journey of self-expression. I know I almost did a few times, and I’ll continue to check myself on that. Also the points about praising who’s here, smiling at who’s coming, and thanking those that I left and who left me.