A mermaid swims in the winter water of Lake Michigan

A red mermaid glides through clear blue water 🩵

being loved isn't the same as being understood

When I get back on youtube omg, I’m going to be a whole new person. I think I’m finally starting to find real comfort in myself. For so long I felt like being alone meant something was wrong with me, like I needed someone next to me to feel valid or safe. Spending time by myself doesn’t feel as scary anymore. I’m getting used to my own company, figuring out what I actually enjoy, and realizing that I don’t have to be surrounded by people to feel whole. I’m growing, slowly, but I’m proud of mysel

Royale High Then vs Now