When we’re struggling, it’s easy to feel like we’re the only ones experiencing our kind of pain. It’s easy to feel disconnected and lonely and invisible. And when we’re in the depths of our darkness, it’s so hard to find the strength to reach out. But I promise that no matter what you’re going through, you are not alone in your struggle and you don’t have to face it alone. There are so many other people out there in the world feeling your same pain and fighting your same fight. When you find yourself feeling lost and alone, remind yourself of these fellow warriors and summon strength from your shared experience. Know that you are seen and heard and understood. Know that your feelings and struggles are validated by the hundreds and thousands of others out in the world walking your same journey. And know that no matter who you are, where you’re from, what you’re struggling with, or where you’re going, you are not alone.

- Daniell Koepke

19 September 160

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My name is Daniell, and I am the creator of the Internal Acceptance Movement (I. A.M.)

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    The Internal Acceptance Movement is an online space that advocates self-acceptance, healthy body image, recovery from self-destructive behaviors and addictions, and the acceptance of all people, regardless of what they look like, who they identify as, what they have been through, and where they come from. I. A.M. is a space that offers support to those battling their inner demons and strength to continue fighting when all hope seems to be gone.

    I. A.M. represents the idea that as human beings, we aren't defined by anything external, such as our weight, appearance, body shape, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, clothing choices, income, occupation, or background. But that instead, it's our internal qualities--our character and attitude, our passions and dreams, our soul and spirit, our heart and capacity to love, our goals and morals, and the way in which we treat others--that are truly self defining.

    Whether you're battling an eating disorder, self-harm, alcoholism, drug addiction, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, anxiety, self-hating thoughts, poor body image, or any other mental health condition or self-destructive behavior, I. A.M. exists to remind you that you are NOT alone in how you feel or what you're going through; that it's okay to not be okay, and that you don't have to face this pain alone; that things can and will get better; that healing and recovery are possible; that there is nothing wrong with who you are; the who you are is enough; and that you are deserving of happiness, love, and acceptance, always.


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