Stop for a moment and picture a bunch of snowdrops. Their thin, pale green stalks. Their perfect, clean white petals. Their tiny, modest size. They’re delicate little things and yet we can learn a lot from them. See, snowdrops are one of the first flowers to bloom in spring. They grow in rocky, nutrient-lacking soil, often in the shadows, starved from the sun’s warmth and light. Because they bloom so early, they have to fight through frost and ice before they even reach the surface of the soil. And yet, even after all this, they bloom. They fight their way through the obstacles and grow to be beautiful and unique. Sure, they’re petals can be marked or their stalks can be bent but that somehow doesn’t matter.
We, too, can be like snowdrops. Sometimes we have to come through really difficult stuff and it can, at times, look like we’re not going to make it.
I know I’ve definitely been in this place. Since I was pretty young, I’ve struggled with my mental health and over the years I’ve gone through endless panic attacks and depressive episodes. It’s hard. It’s really hard. But I am seeing the first delicate green shoots arising from the ground and I know that I’m growing. I know that I can’t give up. And neither can you.
So if you’re in rocky soil, if you’re in the shadows looking at a field of perfect roses in the sun, DO NOT GIVE UP. Because you never know one day you might just bloom.
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Your blog has such depth and I am always curious to see what’s new. Thank you. 🌺🌸🌻
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Thank you so much, that means a lot to me❤️
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Thank you!! I really appreciate the support❤️
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Thank you so much!
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I’LL SHARE THIS—THIS WAY! ❤
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Thank you!! I really appreciate the support❤️
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Tat’s what we’re here for! ❤
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Thanks!
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“ORT-ORT-ORT-ORT”….! ❤
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So nice…
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Thanks so much!
M xx
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You’re welcome M…
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I LOVE THE PHRASE, ‘DO NOT GIVE UP’ IT KEPT ME GOING POOJA, CHINA
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Thank you, I’m so glad it helped
M xx
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Love that phrase too!
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I wish you the best of luck on your recovery, we can always slip through whatever cracks we can find to grow again. 🙂
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Thanks so much. That’s so true, thank you for the reassurance
M xx
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Very inspiring and I love the analogies! Thanks for sharing ☺️🌻
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Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. And thank you for the support☀️
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Very relatable. More power to you 🙌🏻
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Thanks so much!! Xo
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This is very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re very welcome!
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Never give up. I keep reminding myself that if I give up its all over. So never ever ever give up!!!
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That’s awesome and it’s definitely important to not give up on yourself!
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