✰ seattle saved my life ✰
let’s first preface by saying there is nothing wrong about doing/having/being any of the things listed on these slides!! we are so lucky to be free to be different and have the freedom to choose our own paths🫶🏻
to me, the purpose of this life is to discover our authentic selves and share that authenticity for the greater good of all. this post is reflecting on how living out of alignment with my true self caused me pain, and how i overcame that obstacle. authenticity looks different for everyone! that’s what makes it so sacred✨
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for years i relied on beauty treatments to mask the ugly i felt inside. i tried to become someone else to avoid facing the discomfort of inauthenticity. that’s the funny thing about self love though. the more you pretend to be someone you aren’t, the more your true self screams to be freed.
i look at my face in the first photo and am haunted by the pain it’s struggling to hide. the lack of spark behind my eyes, the uncomfortable posing and the obvious miserable energy i was radiating.
leaving my hometown saved my life. it showed me a world i had never dreamt of living in. a world free from the shackles of the monotonous repetition that plagues my hometown.
what is one persons home is another persons prison. moving won’t change your life, if you’re still the same person carrying the same baggage.
i love me and i love you, i hope someday you’ll feel that too!
xxbadgirlcece
In a world where authenticity is often masked by societal expectations, stories of personal transformation resonate deeply with many. Moving to Seattle allowed me to confront the aspects of myself I had ignored for years. The initial struggle with self-hatred and the pressure to conform were daunting, especially as I relied on beauty treatments to fit in. However, leaving my hometown acted as a catalyst for change. No longer tethered to the familiar confines of my past, I began prioritizing my well-being and creative passions. Embracing self-love meant shedding the layers of inauthenticity I had built up over the years. As I stopped hiding behind external facades, I started to value my individuality. My journey involved not only the physical move but also a mental shift towards healing. I began designing and sewing my own clothes, which not only expressed my creativity but also symbolized the reclamation of my identity. Personal narratives like mine highlight the importance of embracing change, both internally and externally. Many individuals find that true freedom comes when they break away from past environments that stifle their growth. Moving to a new city can provide the perspective needed to ignite personal evolution. In conclusion, while moving alone doesn’t resolve internal conflicts, it can open doors to self-discovery and healing when combined with a commitment to authenticity. By sharing our stories, we not only empower ourselves but also inspire others to seek their own paths to self-acceptance.
would u say the lgbtq community is super present in seattle? my gf and i are thinking about moving out of tx. we like the idea of austin but wanna see if any other states are similar