Why I built this.

In my early years I contemplated suicide more than any teen, or any human, should.

I don't remember much of that time. My brain did what it does and closed that door a long time ago, and it has worked to keep it closed ever since. The one thing I can say for certain is that I know how it felt.

I remember being young, sitting in the bath (one of my favorite places, both then and now) and asking myself questions I didn't know how to ask anyone else. Those questions made me hate myself...

As I've grown, I've come to see that none of those were reasons to hate myself at all. Not always to the fullest, but I have learned to love who I am.

That understanding doesn't come for everyone, unfortunately. I've lost way too many friends to suicide. Those precious lives were, and still are, crucial parts of who I've become.

I am not afraid of the hidden monster anymore. I'm not afraid of the monster in front of me. I know that my life is worthy of being here, and I need others to know theirs are too.

We are stars, bright and all-encompassing. Every single one of us. Our existence brightens lives and leads others out of darkness. I am so glad you're here.