The Hightlight Reel

Just like everyone else on this planet, I have bad days, bad weeks, and sometimes cloudy months. I’m not put on this earth to teach people how to be motivated and have positive thoughts 24/7. I’m here to tell you that wherever you are in life, I’ve probably been there once or twice myself and I am here for you.
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I stuttered as a child.
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I started trying to lose weight at 12 years old.
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Growing up, all I wanted to do was fit in; now, I try to fit out.
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I’m an introvert; I get my rest from being alone.
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I hate being in large crowds.
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I found fast food when I was 18, and that’s when I reached my heaviest weight of 175.
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I go to therapy.
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I suffered from disordered eating the majority of my life.
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The act of smoking a cigar with a beautiful glass of Woodford Reserve brings me joy.
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My real hair color is brown.
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I hate when people get applauded for things that they’re supposed to do.
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I’ve learned more from the 150 books that are in my library that I ever learned in school.
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So the next time you catch yourself scrolling through social media and getting down on yourself, know that some folks are only showing the world the best version of themselves. I’m a firm believer of unfollowing anyone that you tend to compare yourself too. Why set yourself up for mental negativity?
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Cheers to all of the people out there who are brave enough to show their true selves. Those who dare to be vulnerable and live their lives, avoiding the highlight reel trap