This is very short, but that's because this post is not about me. Instead, it's about hope and positivity in the wake of something as sad as Kate's death.
《 content warning:
discussion of depression and suicide 》
It's not much of a
secret that Kate Spade is one of my favorite designers, not just my favorite
for purses and wallets. And it's also not a secret that depression and suicide
don't care if you're rich or poor, just starting out or making it big. You honestly can never know who is hurting just by looking, because appearances are deceiving.
My heart hurts for
Kate, her family, her friends, her colleagues, and for everyone else who looked
to her as a style icon. So dear reader, do not let her passing discourage you.
Instead use it as motivation to keep living. Live to create what speaks to you
because maybe you'll revolutionize the world.
All it takes is one
person to stand up, to keep living even when sometimes that feels like too much
to ask. Be the hope you wish everyone else could see in this messy, imperfect world. You never know. Maybe you could be that person.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
《If you or someone you know is suicidal, feel free
to reach out to the national suicide hotline (US only) at 1-800-273-8255》
