Had A Moment
Today for the first time in years, I cried about being fat. I know the body & fat positive gatekeepers are somewhere punching the air and writing my dismissal papers. However, being transparent about my mental and physical wellness…
Self Care – More Than a Buzzword
Self Care is not a stranger to this blog! Self care and mental wellness mean so much to me because of my journey with mental illness as well as navigating the mental health of my close loved ones. I…
Normalize Mental Illness; Not Just Mental Health
Mental Health (adjacent to Mental Illness) seems to be quite the trending topic over the last few years; and that is amazing! For a long time, the discussion of mental health was taboo. We’ve seen an uprising of more…
5 Ways To Support A Person Through Mental Illness
A little over a year ago, I decided to unbar my personal journey with mental illness/health. Admittedly, I suffered in silence for quite some time because mental illness is a delicate topic that people tend to shy away from. …
How to Unplug – The Art of Mental Restoration
How to unplug might seem like a topic that doesn’t need to be discussed. After all, it’s no secret that the world is upside down even more so than usual. Social media, general television media and news outlets have…
Now Hiring: How to Find Your Perfect Therapist
When you hear the words, “now hiring” the last person to come to mind maybe a therapist. Yes, YOU are technically hiring your therapist. Just as a company reviews your qualifications, references, etc before inviting you to an interview…
#YouTube: GRWM Discussing a Postpartum Depression
Giving birth has long been heralded as one of the most magnificent acts a woman can carry out. And as a mother, I wholeheartedly agree that bringing life into this world is something magnificent. However, it can also be…
Healthy Habits: Avoid Trauma Comparisons
If there ever was a time in our lives where many are opening up about their trauma and their healing; it is now. And I’ve got to say, it’s been refreshing to see a generation of people willing to…
It Ain’t Always Great But I’m Always Grateful
Hey ya’ll come on in and have a seat, make yourself comfortable and let’s chat. For weeks I’ve been trying to prep blog articles like I always do. Typically my content is scheduled out weeks in advance because I…
The Return to Antidepressants
A few weeks ago I felt myself on the cusp of spiraling. If you’re not familiar with the mental health community, spiraling is a loss of control; whether emotionally, your thoughts or both. And almost 4 weeks ago I…