It has been a few challenging years to understand what has been essential to take care of my mental health. There have been many times when I did not make the best decisions. These decisions would have worked in my best interest. They would have been what I needed to succeed in the world. I have learned that there are expectations in the environment where I must be. I need to be willing to survive and do my best. The world can also bring its challenges. Thus, it takes having the perfect balance to exist in this world.

It has been challenging in its own way. I am trying to decide how much to push the limit in existing beyond what I had long known. This was when I was living with my parents. It was really hard to find what was right and what was wrong. I did not take my medication, which was through no fault of my own. This did not help the situation and caused further distress on those that were there to support me. I now understand how valuable my medication is. It plays a crucial role in my mental well-being. It is essential for daily living.

It took a lot to understand that I was just fine as who I am. The medication and the need to do things in my own way were part of that realization. I had to understand that I did not need to meet anyone else’s standards and wishes. I had to develop boundaries within myself. This was necessary for me to have autonomy and other things. I have these as long as I understood what was needed for me to exist in this world.

It has been a long road to get to this point. I know I am in a much better place now. I found exactly what I need to stay well. Even though it was difficult at first to understand the necessity of doing what was needed, it was a catalyst. It helped me find what I needed to do the things I wanted to do in my own way. There are limits and expectations in this world that must be met.

I had to let go of the old behaviors. I started to see the good things in life that I had known all along. There were a few others that I still experience in the way that I wanted. By living properly and taking care of myself, I gained the experience needed to be successful. I realized that some things were just fine all along, and I was an amazing person as I was.

It has been a journey for sure to get to this point. I have faced many challenging moments on this journey. There were times I wanted to give up. But, I persevered. I overcame the tough times to reach where I am today. I imagined where I wanted to see myself and focused on achieving that vision.