Dear TikTok, thank you for changing my life & so many others. I started posting on here my freshman year of college w the hopes of gaining a platform. I posted almost everyday for three years & right when I was at one of the lowest points of my life, somehow my videos started to gain traction. I realized that this platform is so unique in that I didn’t have to be “perfect” or so curated. I started to share my journey w/ acne and starting Accutane. Although I didn’t want to post my bare skin online, the overwhelming positivity helped me in ways I could have never imagined. From not wanting to leave my house to being able to share my insecurities to millions created such a special bond with you guys. I realized that TikTok was a place where I could authentically be myself and share every aspect of my life. I introduced my friends, family, relationships, struggles with mental health, school, advice, fashion journey, recipes, upsets … and quite a few hangovers. The fact I can meet any one of you and we instantly feel like best friends is the most special thing in the world to me. Although I have tried to be a big sister on here you guys have helped me so much in becoming a better person , maturing, and learning quicker than I ever imagined. I will always be here … but if it is no longer on TikTok I wanted to say thank you. I still can’t comprehend how any part of my life is real and it’s thanks to this app that allowed me to make best friends with millions of you all around the world. I’ll always keep the party going … just might be somewhere else now ♥️