"In October 2024 I was having severe panic attacks. My dad found me crying hysterically and thankfully was the one to get me help through a crisis intervention team. I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety and was prescribed Lexapro. I was so scared to start medication. I didn’t know what people would think of me. I was scared how it would make me feel. I just wanted it all to end. Once I opened up to my dad, brother and fiance, I developed the most amazing support team as I finally went on medication and started therapy. I was embarrassed because I’m the woman of the house after losing my mother to breast cancer. I should have my stuff together. But I didn’t and it became too much. I promise you that once you share your feelings with people you trust they will have your back and support you through it all. If those people judge you, those aren’t your people. Thank you to Dad, Rafa, Anthony, Josh, and Denise for listening to me when I so desperately needed to be heard
❤️ I promise you it gets better."
-Val
