BLACK SHEEP x LI.A

I am Kimi. I'm an adult, and I still turn to My Little Pony for advice. I've collected them for ten years. I imagine my ponies taking care of me and ask them how to navigate life.

But here's a little secret. I didn't always know how to let myself have fun.

I taught myself about emotions, relationships, values, even puberty. Most of it came from the internet. It looked like freedom. But it often felt like carrying every decision alone.

If I was the one making every choice, I was also responsible for every failure. If I wasn't doing well, I wasn't trying hard enough. Even the things I loved became intimidating. The things that came easily became boring. I was caught between fear and boredom.

I wrote my way through it. Somewhere in those pages, I realised I hadn't been giving myself enough grace.

What would happen if life was fun again?

I wear the Hula Girl Hoops as a reminder that growing up doesn't mean leaving the things I love behind. When my inner child calls, I reach for my plushies and dolls. I read picture books, colour, watch cartoons and go to the playground.

I take a deep breath, go to what feels soft and fuzzy, and let myself exist in that safe space. I spent so much of my childhood learning how to take care of myself. Sometimes, taking care of myself now looks like playing.

#WearYourTruth #DareToEvolve

EVERY PIECE IN THE WEAR YOUR TRUTH COLLECTION CARRIES A QUESTION TO THINK ABOUT & THE ANSWER IS WHAT YOU WEAR. THANK YOU KIMI FOR SHARING YOUR TRUTH WITH US.