She Is Brave by Chelsey Ann

May 25, 2021

Hi there,

My name is Chelsey Ann and I’m a singer/songwriter. I grew up in a small town just outside of Seattle, Washington in a town called Arlington. Music has always been my passion and has served as a therapeutic outlet for me through all the ups and downs.

For most of my life, I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and PTSD. This past year was very hard on my mental health as I’m sure it was for many others. There came a point in June 2020 where the pain and grief I was feeling inside became too much and I reached a point where I attempted to take my own life. I then spent several months in a mental health rehabilitation center, and I am so grateful for all the people at the center who helped me through that process. Through my recovery and healing process I found my voice and my purpose again through the help I got at the center and by pouring everything I was feeling into my music. This is how my next single “She Is Brave” came to be.

In the song, I talk about isolating myself and how no one knew how much pain I really was in because having dealt with depression and anxiety my whole life, I became very good at putting on a mask. Growing up, I was a cheerleader, sang in choir, and joined theater. As an outsider looking in, you would have never known the battles I faced.

I have learned a lot from other people… especially women who have had similar experiences to mine. In the song, I mention that I “found distractions for a while.” This is because instead of dealing with my problems, I would fill my time and life with things that kept me from having to face my problems - one being the failed relationship I mention in verse two.

For the first time, through my healing process, I learned to genuinely love myself. I know that probably sounds cliche, but if I didn’t, I would still be mentally stuck in the place I was in before. I end the song with a word of encouragement, that no matter what happens it’s going to be ok because I am brave.

I want people to know that working on yourself is not always easy, but it is so worth it. I’m still learning about and working on myself every day. I want listeners to know just how much there is in life to live for. Not many months ago I would have rolled my eyes at that statement, but it is so true. It took many tears, many uncomfortable conversations, and I faced many demons I didn’t want to face. These life-defining moments prove that your worth what is waiting on the other side for you to discover. Don’t give up on that.

“She is Brave” is not only a story about myself, but so many other women who struggle in the same ways that I do. Being this honest about my life may be uncomfortable for some. It definitely is for me. I went back and forth for a long time debating if I wanted to release the song. The more I thought about it, the more I knew I needed to. If my story helps just one person, to me that’s worth it. My hope for this song is that it serves as a reminder that no matter how painful life may be at times you will get through it because you are brave.

I hope this story makes you feel less alone and encourages you. The more we normalize talking about our mental health, the stronger we are together. You are not alone. You have purpose. Pain is temporary. You are brave.

You can find “She is Brave'' and the rest of my music by searching for Chelsey Ann on all music streaming services. The song will be released on May 25th, so be sure to pre-save and download it to get a first listen!

Having read the story of my journey, you know just how important helping others on their mental health journey is to me. So in an effort to support the “This Is my Brave Organization,” I will be donating a portion of the “She is Brave” by Chelsey Ann merchandise collection that will available for sale on my website at ChelseyAnn.com on May 28th, the day my single, “She is Brave” is released on all streaming platforms. If you’re reading this now, I encourage you to Be Brave. You are stronger than you know.

Thank you so much for reading, for supporting, and for being brave. I’d love to hear what you think of the song. Feel free to chat with me over email! I can be reached at chelsey@chelseyann.com.

xoxo,
Chelsey Ann