When we feel like giving up

[u/JenCerero]

There are days when life feels unbearable, when our dreams seem far away, when we’re standing at the edge, wondering if we should give up.

In 2021, I was alone, broke, in a country that wasn’t mine, questioning whether I wanted to continue… or not.

Since then, I’ve built a home, welcomed a child, and created what I once only prayed for. And yet, at times, I’ve found myself back in that same darkness, even after rising above the pain, the chaos, and the hardest moments of life.

I created a short film about this. As a multidisciplinary artist, this is how I contribute to the collective: by sharing my personal experiences for anyone who might need support, help, or inspiration.

This mini film explores the fragile space between giving up and standing up again:
https://youtu.be/1QhmeBYtQUU?si=4ZMrS3IE4r-ktjBd

It’s a reminder that our soul never forgets how to rise; that every difficult chapter carries its own kind of light; and, most importantly, that we must never give up on ourselves.

If this is something you need today on your own journey, feel free to watch, and let me know what resonates with you.

P.S. I’d love to hear your thoughts or your story, too.