Are you tired of pretending you have it all together? Trauma survivors and the Queer community are great at masking their feelings and acting how they "should" to everyone around them. Looking like you are fine on the outside, but inside, you're feeling anxious, depressed, and constantly trying to avoid painful memories. Compartmentalizing and pushing down emotions is how you continue moving forward in life. You've had to pretend everything is okay, or things around you would fall apart. 

You don't have to do this thing called life alone. I know asking for help can be a blow to the ego, but I promise it's a strength and takes a lot of courage. Most people who have lived this way for so long come to me for counseling at their breaking point. They are overwhelmed, exhausted, riddled with anxiety, and desperate to try something different- ANYTHING to feel better.

I totally get it! Nobody wakes up one day suddenly feeling like there's a crisis in their life. It's something that builds up over time. Remember, it's okay to feel that way; even the strongest people ask for help. Kobe got to where he was with the support and guidance from coaches. It's time to put YOU first!