“It is wise to believe something wonderful

is about to happen”. ~Anonymous

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Let’s Be Real

By Christine Depre

Let’s be real and talk about real life issues.

Let’s be honest—life gets messy.
Not the Instagram-perfect kind of messy. The kind where you cry in the shower, question your worth, and wonder if you’re the only one falling apart.

We don’t talk about it because we think being real means something’s wrong. But being real doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re brave.

I used to say “I’m fine” when I was anything but. I smiled through the pain because I thought that’s what strength looked like. Truth is, strength starts the moment we stop pretending.

So today, let’s stop faking it. Say one real thing—to yourself, to someone you trust, or right here in the comments.

What’s your truth today?
Let’s be real—together.

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