Good morning everyone! I hope you guys are having fun this holiday season!
I would just like to give- what? Oh! How embarrassing…
Anyways, I’m here to give you some holiday tips. First of all, for those of you who are misgendered- don’t let it get to you. You know who you are. Don’t listen to anyone but you. Dysphoria is pretty awful, but you are beautiful. You are handsome. You are valid and you. Love yourself no matter what they say.
To those of you out there who may be abused, whether physically or emotionally, by family or “friends”, it is only temporary. You will get out of it soon. You are way stronger than you think you are. I hope you can see that one day. Please don’t think you’re pathetic. Scientifically speaking, you are quite the opposite. Don’t be afraid to seek help if you need it. Asking doesn’t make you weak by any means. And most importantly, it is NOT your fault. Please know this. It is not your fault, never has and never will be. You can make it through this. I believe in you!
To those of you who have depression or some other sort of mental illness- you’re reading this right now aren’t you? Good. You’re here. You’re alive. You’re reading this and it’s the end of the year and you have survived. I’m so proud of you. You are wonderful, I hope you know that. And I’m so glad you’re here. Please take care of yourself. I know it may be hard at times but your illness does not define you. It is a scientific fact that you can sometimes trick yourself into being a little happier, even temporarily, just by smiling. try it and see if it works! But know you are very loved. I hope one day you’ll love yourself as much as I love science. You’ve come so far. Please don’t give up now.
And to those of you who… *ahem* who may not may it home in time for the holidays… Remember you have your voice. You can always Skype, Snapchat, call, or even text… See what you can make of your surroundings. Being without our loved ones really sucks, I know, trust me /I know/. But you will see them soon! And maybe soon in time is a broad definition but you’ll have whomever in mind and in heart. And sometimes, just the thought of them can make you smile more. I hope you find each other in no time.
Anyways um. Braen, is there anything you’d like to add?
Smile. Stay happy. Also, please, wrapping it before you tap it is the most productive way to go.
……..uhhhmmm….. Well, he’s not exactly wrong…?
But anyways, I have a challenge for you. Everyone always makes a New Year’s resolution and then gives up about two weeks later. This upcoming year, I challenge you to pick one thing. Just one thing that you would like to learn or get better at. Whether it be learning a new instrument, drawing, more science experiments, call your boyfriend more often than you do… or girlfriend or datemate, I mean…you know. Work on that throughout the year. How far do you think you’ll come?
Good luck, stay safe, have fun, and have a very wonderful day. Happy Holidays!<3
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