I’m gonna get a little vulnerable with you all here… This year has been a tough one for my mental health. I’ve had a lot of trauma memories stir up and decided to attend therapy for the first time in my life 😌 I’ve wanted to believe that I am strong and independent my whole life but there’s always been a voice that’s worn me down. Telling me I am dependent on others for my joy and happiness. Telling me to mould myself for other people’s wishes (people pleasing). Telling me I can’t do it alone. But through hiking and the outdoors, I’ve realised my worth, my true value. Especially this summer, having spent the majority of it adventuring solo. And I’ve learned to recognise and respect the strength that I do possess. Both mentally and physically. Because I am strong. And I want people to see me that way. And you can be strong too. You just have to go out there and prove it to yourself. And you’ll start believing it as well. #hiking #inspireyourself #solohiker #femalehiker #...