Advice from a Former Sad Girl

Sadness can be addicting. When you're deep in it, it's so hard to get out of it. But it's not a good place to be. It takes time, but eventually, you can get out of it. There is always hope. I know that there is hope and kindness and love in this world, because I am full of it.

I used to be so angry with the world because I became so disillusioned. Still, I sometimes feel disheartened by the things that are happening in this world, the cruelty and the senseless violence and the general lack of empathy seemingly everywhere. However, as much as there are bad things in this world, there is also so, so much good.

I've come to terms with my disillusionment and learned how to live a life that makes me happy. Here is my advice.

Don't worry about what other people are doing with their lives. We're all here for the first time, figuring things out as we go. Be kind. Be loving. If the bad things happening in this world make you sad, you can do something to help. I've gotten so much fulfillment from volunteering and advocacy work. We have voices. Let's use them.

Live a life that makes you proud. Go after what you want. Don't allow fear and doubt to hold you back from accomplishing your dreams. If there's one thing I've learned from history, it's that the people who reach their goals are the ones who genuinely believe that they can do it. Believe in yourself and practice kindness, and the rest will fall into place.