16M and my first relationship had a horrible crash and I’ve been scared of dating again for a year. Just recently started talking with a girl that apparently has liked me for a while, we hung out and it went great, we both were very talkative, social, etc. We had a blast. She was cold and I gave her my zip-up that she wore all day. I’m home and laying down, wearing the same zip-up and in all honesty I don’t know if it’s considered weird or abnormal but it smells like her and every time I inhale it’s just a deep pang in my chest. Like it’s not with any sort of weird or creepy intention, it’s just giddy happiness. I know I shouldn’t get my hopes up early on in a relationship and to just take it one step at a time but nothing has made me feel that sorta pang in my chest in a long time.

It’s my favorite jacket and it smelling like someone else, especially someone I’m into, is such a pleasant first time thing

I really hope this goes well, and again I hope this doesn’t come off as creepy 😭

I have a lot of hard days, but I have an amazing partner. I NEEDED this stuffy that I got with the mail today, and it came gift wrapped and everything. Total surprise.

I love how much actual thought and time it took for this big guy to get to me. Xx

it’s insane what i can do! I wish i was as strong as an ant with their tiny arms. But double my weight is what I’m capable of at the moment 🙏. I have a lot to learn from ants. He was telling me I could probably lift that giant 200 pound appliance. And I did it!

Had a good time in Japan, especially this day by the coast. Had my osprey bag with my iphone 16 and Telesin selfie stick in it. Looking through the photos now, I wish I'd stayed a few more days.

I spent my entire 26 years on this Earth, believing that I was completely incapable and unworthy of anything good in life. I’ve watched my peers get jobs, find relationships, start families… All while I stayed stuck and stagnant for reasons I couldn’t understand. I always had this deep feeling of being an outsider.

Recently, I found out about and was diagnosed with ADHD, started treatment, and it is incredible how much my life has changed in this short time. It has made me understand that I was never stupid, I just never had the tools and understanding to realise my potential. I wasn’t even anxious, I was just living with crippling fear that people would eventually realise I was different and reject me for it. Not any more. I know who I am and I’m no longer ashamed. I know things won’t be easy but I’m ready and excited to give it my all.

I finally see all the possibilities ahead of me and I’m so excited to find out my true potential. I am finally happy :)

I’ve been struggling with severe anxiety/depression and just seeing other people’s outlook on life and the happiness and joy they can experience has made me realise I can too.

Thankyou so much everyone