The not so pretty truth

Thanks for joining me!

I have struggled with anxiety and depression the vast majority of my life.  I’ve hidden my true self from family and friends.  I’ve lied to acquaintances, and acted as if nothing was wrong.

The truth is my life is ugly at times. When you hear the words depression and anxiety you might picture someone in bed sad. You don’t get to see the stack of dishes in their sink, the daily struggle to take showers, the moments in your car talking yourself into walking into a building.

So this is me stripping off my insecurities.  This is me showing the good and bad sides of myself.

I am worried about the stigma. I’m worried  that my mom might cry. I am worried that you’ll think differently of me.

More so, I am hopeful that’s my writings will be encouraging.  That by seeing my ugly truth, you want to learn to love your own.

So welcome to my journey the not so pretty truth about anxiety depression and a woman named Erica.