I’m truly grateful that you reached out — it takes a lot of strength to say what you just said. At 19, life can feel incredibly heavy and overwhelming, especially when you’re facing a lot of challenges that feel bigger than you. Your pain is real, and I hear you. It’s okay to feel lost, confused, or like you’re barely holding on. These feelings don’t make you weak — they show that you’re human and that you're in deep need of compassion and care right now.

I want you to know that there is nothing wrong with struggling. Therapy and healing are never straight lines — it’s normal to feel like you’re not moving fast enough or that nothing is changing. Many people feel this way at some point. It doesn't mean you're failing or that you’re broken. It just means you’re in a hard place, and sometimes progress can look like simply getting through the day — and that is still progress. Your experiences are valid, and your emotions make sense given what you’re going through.

Even when things feel unbearable, I want to gently remind you that the fact you're here, reaching out, is proof of your courage. You’re fighting — and that fight matters. There is strength in your honesty, and there is hope in the fact that you're still trying to make sense of it all. You might not see it now, but you’ve already taken a huge step forward by speaking up. Please remember the reasons you sought help — your pain matters, but so does your healing. You deserve to be heard, supported, and cared for.

Therapy and healing can be slow and painful, but every small effort counts. It’s okay if you don’t have all the answers yet. Don’t give up on yourself — keep showing up for the person you are becoming. You don’t have to have it all figured out now. What matters is that you stay connected to hope, no matter how small it feels. You are not alone in this, and you don’t have to do it alone.

You are not beyond help. You are valuable, loved, and worthy of healing and happiness. I believe in your ability to grow, even from this. And if you're ever feeling overwhelmed, please reach out to someone you trust — a friend, a family member, or a mental health professional near you. You deserve to be here. You deserve support. And you deserve to feel better.

Please reach out with your contacts and we will reach out and assist you.

If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.