in the last year since being laid off, I’ve been more consistent with content creation than I was in the entire 5 years since I started in 2020.
in terms of fulfillment, I’ve felt it to the max in leaps and bounds. I get goosebumps when I remember some of your messages and comments telling me I’ve changed your perspective on something, helped you accomplish a longtime goal, or made you feel less alone. I’ll forever be grateful for your vulnerability with me and trust in me. 🤍
on the other side, just to let you guys in a little — financially, the return has been inconsistent and unsustainable. In part, I believe it’s because I’m not “mainstream” — in looks or in content. (as much as things have progressed online, that reality still exists.) the other part? well, it’s me. I take full responsibility.
because I feel like I know exactly what to do… but actually doing it? that’s where fear pummels its way in. fear of success, fear of rejection.
I have endless ideas floating around. Ideas that could bring financial stability, yes, but also ones that could further support this community we’ve built. the problem is, they stay STUCK in my head. I analyze until I paralyze myself.
today, I’m sitting in that paralysis, worried about life, but still firmly holding the belief that things WILL work out if I just keep going (and if I let fear stop running the show).
anyway, for the last year, I haven’t gone so much as a day without posting. I didn’t want today to be any different, but I did want to pause for a sec and just share what’s on my mind, even if it’s just me in a dusty black tee.
if you made it this far, thank you for being here. thank you for reading. back to regularly scheduled content real soon, probably later today tbh lol.
love you, mean it. 💛
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