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A note to myself

In 2019 I heard a diagnosis from my therapist, I was facing an identity crisis, followed by anxiety attacks. That I shouldn't ignore it to not go into depression. It has been a tough path dealing with all the external stressors of life, the abrupt changes, especially, all the anxiety crises. When I was back in Brazil, I planted this lavender, it grew and bloomed, also helped me to calm down and sleep, but above all, it gave me valuable lessons about time, acceptance, and life.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Araçoiaba da Serra, Brazil
Copyright: © Alinne Rezende