Sonder: Youth Mental Health Stories of Struggle & Strength | Page 38

SPIRIT ANIMALS AND A REALLY GOOD MOVIE CONT.
To me, a spirit animal is not who a person is as an animal, but
a creature that is there for you in times of need or pain. They
take the form of your healing. They are meant to protect you,
like a guardian angel. I mean, who wouldn’t think a guardian
crocodile is cool?
In all seriousness, I get it. I know what it feels like to think
you’re alone. It sucks. A lot. The hardest lesson for me to learn
is that it’s not always gonna stay better. Some days are just
gonna be bad days, and it’s 100% okay not to be okay. Although,
it is so important to see the sun rise everyday, and recognize
that you are still here. Still standing, and still strong. If you are
waiting for your sign, it is here, and now. And I am telling you,
you are so important.
I will continue to learn and practice ways to manage my mental
health. I really hope you do too. In the meantime, Baxter and
I are gonna face this world side by side and take things as they
come. We wish you the best. ●
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