Author Archives: esjay

While others are out partying this weekend I am staying in to reflect. Over the past 2 years I have had a very hard time battling some issues. I began publicly speaking about mental illness this year and it’s helped me stay strong for most days. Other days, as of lately, I have noticed myself snapping back into old ways and beginning to lose myself again. This isn’t a sympathy post as that is not what this app is intended for not what I am looking for. I’ve had to learn how to remain positive and live a positive life style to be able to battle my daily issues without resorting to medication. It hasn’t been easy. And like I said as of late has been hard- so I wanted to thank @posi for being there for me in the morning, or late night, or whenever I feel alone and negative. You motivate me and make me give my head a shake. The boys behind this app… I know we say hi when we bump into each other and it’s always nice to see and keep up with what another is up to but I’ve known most of you for a decade now; and just wanted to thank you for not only doing good in this city/world, and creating this amazing platform, but for being people I can call friends as well.

Ethan I don’t know if it’s your smile, hugs, understanding, open mind, thoughtfulness or honesty that attracts me to you the most but I am so happy I have found you. You have been a true friend since the day we met and I could never thank you enough for all that you do for me. We have a rare connection and a special love for each other that is not only something I hold close to my heart, but something everyone around us can see and feel. I’ve noticed when one of us walks into the room, all eyes are fixed on us and phone cameras are out to capture the moment when we see each other; no matter how long it’s been since the last time. You are one of my very best and true friends and I wish you the happiest birthday ever today. Xozo

We never got along. We never cared for each other as I was growing up and it made me very resentful and angry. On Christmas, at the age of 22, I finally made up with my grandmother. I heard the words come out of her mouth that I waited my whole life to hear. She apologized and I immediately forgave her. I’m so thankful that she finally accepts and supports me. In a short time, she has become someone very important to me. And even though we can’t make up the last 22 years, I hope we make the most of the ones we have left.