Dear 2019 — Monthly Challenge Example Post

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⋙ ɓℓσɠ cɾεαƭε∂: 12.09.19 ⌈🖋⌋

    ɓℓσɠ ρσรƭε∂: 12.09.19 ⌈🖇⌋

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Hey all! Cid here and today I’m going to be showcasing an example post for the December monthly challenge! I’m super excited to participate! So, let’s get started...

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c o n t e n t s

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01. music

02. identity

03. anxiety

04. friends/family

05. hopes for the future

Dear 2019,

You’ve been a whirlwind of a year. I’ve had ups and downs, and I learned a lot from you. I’m sad to see you go, but we’ve had a lot of good times...as well as some bad. However, good and bad, I’m excited to look back on all of our memories together.

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m u s i c

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My musical abilities have grown a lot this year. However, it took me a long time to grasp the motivation to improve myself. I’m not sure when I lost it, but it was well before you came along.

I’ve always loved music, but these past few years have felt...different. Especially you. It’s been a long ride, but finally towards the end of 2019, I feel like I’m gaining that ion and motivation back. I can’t wait to see how my musical abilities grow and change in 2020.

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i d e n t i t y

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I’ve always felt a little off in my own skin, but it was when you came along that I truly started questioning my identity. My sexuality is a mess, and my gender identity is still unknown to me...

Am I crazy? Just imagining my dysphoria? Am I really non-binary or am I just making this up? I’ve still got a lot of doubts...

And that thing they call sexual attraction? Do I really feel that? Everything about my identity is so confusing...

I’ve had doubt upon doubt over all of these feelings I’ve felt, and it’s only as of late that I’ve been trying to come to with them. I forget that my thoughts and feelings are just as valid today as they were several years ago...I just didn’t have the words to articulate them.

I’m not sure how my identity is going to change from this point on, but I’m glad I’ve been exploring it this year, and I hope that in the future I’ll have a better grasp on it.

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a n x i e t y

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This year was a big eye-opener for me. After living 18 years with anxiety and never being properly diagnosed, I finally worked up the courage to ask my doctor for help. And, I’m really glad that I did.

After 18 long years, I’m finally getting better and getting the help that I need. And, I’m so glad I was able to do that this year. While there are some unhappy moments, I’m so glad that I stuck through it and took those needed steps.

In the future, I hope to educate others on mental health and wellness. I hope to de-stigmatize mental illnesses and I hope that one day, society will see that mental health is just as important as physical health. You (the reader) are loved and important. Your mental illness does not define you. Stay strong.

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f a m i l y + f r i e n d s

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Where do I begin? I’ve been on so many amazing adventures this year. From going to Disneyland with my high school’s band program, to performing with Spike 150 Band at the 150th celebration of the Golden Spike (on live television at that!). There are so many new things I got to experience this year. I’m so glad you’ve offered me so many opportunities, and I’m glad I get to explore and do more amazing things in the future.

While there were some tough trials, I definitely had a lot of fun too!

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f u t u r e   h o p e s

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In 2020, I want to make my mark on the world. I want to learn and grow! I want to express myself in more creative ways... I want to try new things, and so much more! There is so much to do and I hope that 2020 is a great year as well.

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c o n c l u s i o n

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Through the good and the bad, 2019, you were a pretty great year. I’m sad to leave you behind, but I’m thankful for all of the memories we’ve shared.

I’ll definitely never forget you! I’ll be talking about you for years to come.

            Best,

                      ~Cidney

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