Green lily pads floating on calm water with reflections of lily pads and stems.

Mud & Lotus Stories

Stories of real life, hope and growth.

Close-up of a white lotus flower with soft focus background of green foliage.

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The Armor I Wear

“My shell eventually became so hard that I found myself covered in self doubt, self judgment, and just overall worry about myself and everything around me…”