@lauren_mcdonough: I’m 27 years old & I’m not ashamed to admit that ….. — I live with mental health conditions. — I lost my legs in a suicide attempt at the age of 19. — I had to learn to walk again at the age of 19. I was told I wouldn’t be able to walk again initially but did it anyway 💥 — I will tell people straight out that I lost my legs in a suicide attempt when they ask “ what happened?” because I truly believe that we should not only own our truths, but always be open about mental health no matter what. — I spent more time in a hospital bed than I did at home during my teenage years fighting for my life with depression, anxiety, PTSD & an eating disorder. — I haven’t actually ever had a typical “ 9 — 5” job. — I would much rather prefer a small circle of people in my life & be around those who I love. — I love going out sometimes, but I’m a homebody at heart. — I’ve wanted to die more times than I have wanted to be alive over the past 10 years but actually wanting to be alive & now being able to live life is the most fucking incredible thing I’ve ever experienced. — I used to hate my body & even though I have two prosthetic legs now, I can’t help but love it & be in awe of its strength. — I am really excited for my future & what’s to come but I’m also really terrified. — I want a husband & a beautiful family more than anything, but I have a genuine worry that anyone will ever want to be with me because of my prosthetic legs. — I will always do anything to spend more time with my dogs 🤣 #justagirl #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #fy #trending #healing

Lauren McDonough

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Saturday 22 February 2025 00:31:34 GMT