Looking back on my high school days 😌

Looking back at my old school photos reminds me of how far I have come—so much has changed, not just on the outside but within too. I’ve grown, learned, and shaped myself into a better version, and I’m proud of the journey that made me who I am today.

My journey with depression and anxiety started in high school and has been far from easy, but looking back, I can see just how much progress I’ve made. There were times when the weight of it all felt unbearable, and I doubted whether things would ever get better. But with patience, self-work, and support along the way, I’ve learned healthier ways to cope, regained control over my thoughts, and started finding joy in moments I once overlooked. I’m not saying the struggles have completely disappeared, but I’ve grown stronger, more self-aware, and more hopeful, and that growth has changed my life for the better.

These pictures captured a time when I was still figuring myself out, not knowing how much growth and change was ahead of me. Today, I can look back with gratitude, because every challenge, and lesson has helped me evolve into someone stronger, wiser, and more confident in who I am becoming.