Please be kind.

I’ve been through a lot.

I’ve felt a lot. I’ve been hurt a lot. I’ve endured a lot.

Please know that I’m stronger now, but still fragile.

Please be kind.

Sometimes, I’m not okay.

Sometimes it lasts a little while. Sometimes it lasts a long time. But you don’t need to be afraid, because I will be okay again.

Please remember I will be okay.

Please be kind.

I need your help.

I’m not good at asking for it, but I know I can’t do this alone.

Please don’t judge me when I ask for help.

Please be kind.

My energy often wears thin.

I’m not always able to do the things I wish I could do.

Please don’t be offended if I can’t do something right now.

Please be kind.

I care deeply about you.

Even though sometimes I’m buried so deep in the trenches of depression that it’s hard to recognize.

Please know I really do care about you.

Please be kind.

I promise to be kind, too.

I know what it’s like to be in despair. I know what it’s like to be bursting with anxiety.

I know what it’s like to need kindness.

I promise I’ll be kind.