I didn't care about going to school dances but my mom made me go, she thought I would be missing out. I never had dates or anything in high school but my brother's friend was nice enough to go with me. I was not on homecoming court, I just always wore a tiara 🤦🏼‍♀️

TW simply because this DOES concern mental health issues, depression/suicide in particular

I'm not sure it ended up being the exercise she thought it'd be. I was very proud of the shading. Craziest part imo, it was BAD depression, like didn't shower for months straight, barely ate, barely slept and night terrors whenever I did, suicide watch, whole shebang. Why I decided the best way to represent that was an edgy anime dude, I have no clue.

UPDATE:

One, to all the folks asking if I'm doing better/wishing me well: yes I'm doing better!!! And thank y'all so much. I really appreciate it, I was genuinely sort of terrified to post this but nah y'all are so sweet, thank you

Two, the edits bring me life and I'm saving all of them

The year 2000. Head to toe Limited Too, featuring a furry camo vest and ultra-stretchy, glitter, camo bell bottoms. My mom got up early to crimp my hair for me. A group of boys nicknamed me Sparkle Fart for years after. And no, I didn't know anyone in the military or frankly have any interest in it- just wanted to be a fashion icon.

1994.. was actually kind of awesome. They both grew out of their goth phase.

That first photo is from 2018. Second is about a month ago. I think I have improved my concert outfits over nearly a decade. Especially that haircut. Man, was it a disaster

Edit: I love each and every one of you who has appreciated my Bonhomme

Circa 2013-2014

I love sharing these

Absolute tumblr girl wannabe, get that hand away form your mouth diva what are you doing????

Trigger warning for dead bird in last slide 🫪
Grew up very much so as a weird horror obsessed kid/teen. I loved black metal, true crime, scary movies, collecting dolls, and taxidermy. I was very fortunate to have very supportive parents who allowed me to be creative and weird. But I’m sure their friends thought I was going to grow up to be a serial killer lol. These are all ranging from 13-16 year old me 😁

This was everything to me haha 😭

Also the photo that hard launched the start of my emo phase :3

of course i cut and dyed my own hair, why do you ask?

Second pic is my mom imitating me! Scroll for a bonus wannabe goth edit my 12 year old self thought looked really cool lol

Hope these pics are blunder enough

Yes, those are rabbits feet on my belt loops. I know at face value it seems like a “serve” but you have to remember, kids were mean in the early 2000s. The denim jumpsuit was very forward-thinking for the girls that wore the chunky black slides and cute little Aeropostale tops. I was bullied mercilessly for this fit to the point where I only wore it at home.

Lol.