@ceiyun_: Everyone has a hidden side of themselves they don’t want to reveal. This is why I create art—because few things feel as sincere as the marks made on a piece of paper. I stand tall. I create with courage and compassion. I work hard to prove to myself that I’m stronger than what once sought to define me. Vulnerability is a source of strength, yet I am afraid of it being misconstrued as a desire for attention. Self doubt cuts deep. Inadequacy and comparison feels like an addiction. Old wounds follow me no matter how far I run. Inevitably, I end up back in the same place, feeling as helpless as I did years ago. They say it’s time to let go — but how do I even begin to love myself? #art #healing #drawing