After having the worst year of my life in 2015, I managed to get my skin under control. But I guess I took it for granted and recently broke out again. Oddly enough, I broke out this year the same time I did last year. I don't know if July is that "time of the year" for me but I've been trying to get rid of some bumps and zits around my mouth for the last few weeks. I will say it's nowhere near as bad as it was last year. Although I have a mild breakout at the moment, if this happened last year, I would've wanted to end it all. I was close toit last year but I fought long and hard to get better.

One thing I taught myself during this time of hardship is forgiving myself for this flaw that I have inherited. It's a flaw that I will probably live with for the rest of my life. I guess I've just accepted it. I'm 27 and it's tough because the older you get the more responsibilities you have to take on in life. I had acne during my teen years but it didn't seem to bother me as much. I try not to look in the mirror and just follow my regimen; that's all I can do really. I think to myself that this isn't really my fault to begin with and it helps ease my mind. Forgiving yourself for this flaw we all have is one step closer to becoming a better person. As a result I find myself becoming more thoughtful and compassionate. I'm definitely a much better person on the inside than out. That's something I'm okay with, actually.

I would recommend anyone battlingacne, anxiety, depression, etc. to practice forgiving yourself first. It's not your fault. No matter how bad it may seem right now it will all pass one day. Remember that you're an individual in this world and nothing that has happened is your fault. You will succeed in the end.