Louisa, 19

"I’m so, so glad that you’re here. The fact that you’ve clicked on this blog post shows that you still have fight left in you. I’m proud of you."

- Louisa, 19

"There will come a day, not too far from now, where you will look back at this time and be so glad that you stayed."

- Louisa, 19

"Your life is worth fighting for, and nothing will ever change this."

- Louisa, 19

"I feel like you don’t get enough praise for how brave you’re being, I think a lot of people don’t really realise how much courage it takes to actively act against the thoughts you’re having."

- Louisa, 19

"You deserve to show yourself the kindness that you give to others, and you are worthy of beautiful things."

- Louisa, 19

"It was the best and bravest thing that I ever did for myself. I am here, I am living, and I’m happy that I am. Give yourself time - with patience and gentleness, you will get here too."

- Louisa, 19