Pause to read clips if needed. 💜 you never know the battle someone is facing. Choose kindness and love, not judgement. #warrior #disability #chronicillnessfighter #bekind #spreadlove

I find myself deteriorating significantly right now. Everyday Im only consuming more and more words from family not good. It’s beyond triggering and ruining my ability to eat, sleep and function in all capacities and Im just being honest. I cant pretend Im ok when Im not and am clearly alone in all of this. Its draining. Imagine having nobody who ever validates your feelings or ever shows love to you in your family. People need connections and friends in their life and people who DO care. YOU can be that person. Not every day is going to be good. The reality is that life isn’t easy. And my reality with my condition is bad. I have done my best to fight and I continue doing that, and despite everything I have put others first by giving to others suffering. But not everyone is blessed with their health or a family that loves them. It also shows who actually has cared all along and who pretended to. Ive seen who has stayed and who has left. A true friend stays. this is my life and I do my best. If you have been here through the good and the bad thank you because that is what a friend is and Im grateful for you and your love. Thank you💜#love #grief #disabilty #chronicillness #friendship #mentalhealthawareness

Tiktok is how I built a platform and community. Tiktok is more than silly dancing videos, many people have small businesses, many people have joined this platform not only to support themselves but to connect with others. Theirs over 160 million people on TikTok and TikTok is different than other platforms because of its algorithm. Yes the concern is valid, however theirs been nothing shown to us of real proof of anything, its not as concerning as so much other things going on right now. Yes theirs a lot of bad, but theirs a lot of exploitation and other things on other platforms. Im not for a ban! It’s never been about the amount of followers and likes etc. Sharing my story has given me a community of people who relate and connect with me, a lot has come from just sharing my story. And while my mental health has gone through ups and downs, personally Id be devastated with that ban moving forward. Others arent the same to me, But thats my opinion. Anyway, let’s remember that everyone has a right to share their story, nobody should talk about you behind your back to others or judge the things you share. I NEVER do that nor would I think to do that. You don’t have to pretend to be happy 24/7 that isn’t real life. And silencing others isn’t ok either dictating everything they post. Let’s spread love and kindness and support people having the right to share their feelings and story. You don’t know what someone is going through behind social media. So be kind.

Brought over 1,300 socks to the hospital to bring comfort and warm feet to kids in need apart of my 10th annual sock drive this year. Collected over 7,000 socks with the help of schools and the community despite my own health battles. This is theraputic for me and as long as Im still fighting my giving continues. I have many to still deliver, but have donated now thousands to the ronald mcdonald houses, shelters, to this childrens hospital etc. It doesnt take much to bring a smile and I know the impact they make. Each pair goes individually into a baggy labeled and a personal card inside with a message like “i hope these socks bring a smile and warm your feet thinking of you sending love” and a contact to my fb group if they wanna join to post a picture. My heart felt so good getting to personally give a pair out this year and Im so grateful for all the help. Another successful drive. #andiessockdrive2024 #smilesfromandie #warmfeet #warmhearts

You never know all the places that my mind goes💔💜 remember your worth. It was just like 4 months ago I did not see my own worth and almost did not make it. My healths no better and Im hurting a lot still dealing with my spinal infection for 7 years now and serious health conditions. Behind social media you don’t really see the depths of the pain, the physical is only part of it. But the mental pain is just as strong. It’s easy to scroll and say nothing to someone or be unkind(had a lot of that), but it’s just as easy to be a kind human being and check in and ask how your friend is doing. Often the happiness looking people on the outside are fighting the biggest battles. It is your choice how you choose to respond. But Id choose love and kindness over anything else. Everyone has a story, and everyone deserves to feel loved. Don’t forget that! Be grateful for your life and for your health because your health isn’t guaranteed nor is anything else. Appreciate that 💜 Im an example of how quickly life can change in the blink of an eye. Make sure your legacy you’re leaving behind is compassion and love. In case this platform goes away please follow my IG. Love your song @ANDI #youmatter #bekind #spreadlove #checkin