Can I Still Do This?
As I sit here, staring at the meme above, I’m literally so exhausted that all I can do is think, “Can this meme just be my blog post?!” I’ve been staring at the blinking cursor and my blank page and…
Just Keep Swimming
Today marked my 4th day back at work since my 8 month Extended Disability Leave. I so desperately wish that I could come on here and say that its been a breeze and I was able to pick up where…
The Big RTW
“Beautiful girl, you were made to do hard things, so believe in yourself.” These are the words that filled my screen after my 5am Google Search “quotes on doing hard things”. I woke up early filled with anxiety. Today was…
Am I Still Significant?
When I started writing this blog, I was in the middle of a severe Mental Illness Crisis. My goal was to share what it is like to live with an Invisible Illness. I desperately wanted others to understand what I…
Turning Anxiety Into Something Positive
Have you ever been told you’re ready for something, but deep down, you’re not so sure you are? Perhaps it was the first time you rode your bike without training wheels, or jumped into the pool without your parent catching…
When You Just Can’t Find Direction
I recently went on a road trip to Idaho with one of my best friends. We hit 2 provinces and 2 states in 3 days. It was a ton of fun, we drove a lot of miles, laughed lots and…
The Only Way Out is Through
When I first began Trauma Therapy, my therapist told me, “The only way out is through”. As in, the only way to heal was to go back and go through the feelings and emotions I’d neglected at the time. When…
Celebrating Small Victories Within Darkness
There are some days when the darkness is just so strong, it inhibits everything that I do. Sleeping is difficult, getting out of bed is difficult, feeding myself is difficult, staying focused is difficult, let alone doing all the things…
Fight On, Fighter
Wednesday morning I had a therapy appointment. I left feeling good, despite having to recall another one of my childhood traumas. I left with tears in my eyes, but was able to ground myself quickly with music and my journal…
My Love-Hate Relationship
I have a love-hate relationship with Facebook Memories. Some days, the memories are heartwarming – an inspirational quote I previously shared that speaks to me yet again, a photo of me and family/friends enjoying something together. Some days, the memories…
