For months, you have been bottling things up to yourself. You finally are ready to talk to someone about what you’ve been dealing with. As soon as you release everything, you feel about 10 pounds lighter. And then the person you’re talking to says: “Yeah, but everyone goes through that!” The 10 pounds, joined with …
“I’m Fine”: Reach Out & Be There to Try and Make That True
My last post was more about the first step I usually have to deal with when I’m hit with a new mental health struggle–taking time for myself and doing whatever it is that I need to do to figure out what situation I’m dealing with. This first step usually involves a lot of crying, being …
You’re Not an Expert: You’re Learning Everyday
“But you’re an expert now. You don’t need my help!” This is part of a conversation that I had about a year ago when I had reached out to someone for some advice on what I was going through at the time. I never really thought about this statement (well relatively, compared to how much …
Best Friends Help Clear the Storm
Before the storm, all was calm. The trees were swaying, the birds were chirping, the sun was shining. Not a day went by where I was not bubbly. And not a day went by where I did not feel loved. These were the days I showed you I was always happy. And in return, you …
13 Reasons Why: A Hit or Miss
*Warning: there are 13 Reasons Why spoilers and details that may be triggering. If you are struggling and know the contents of this show (mental health, sexual assault, suicide, etc) will make things worse, I don’t recommend reading ahead. As always, I’m always here to talk, and if you or anyone you know needs help, …
Fight the Fear: Go Talk to Your Parents
Moms. Dads. Grandparents. Siblings. Aunts. Uncles. Anyone who is a Guardian. The family who raised you. The ones who have protected you. The individuals whom you love. These are the people we may be the most terrified of when it comes to speaking about mental health. Yet, they are the ones we need to talk …
Trust Me, Meditation is Possible
So you made the decision to finally go to therapy. You walk down what seems to be the longest hallway in your life. You finally turn and face a door that’s open waiting for you to begin your new journey. You knock and step into a small room full of books, quiet music, and a …
Who Are the People Fanning Your Flames?
“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames” ― Jalal ad-Din Rumi I’m not going to lie, …
Here’s Your Answer to What My Gap Year Has Been!
“Soooo, what are you actually doing now?” This is the number one question I have been getting for the past year. Not a lot of people know where I’ve been, what I’ve been doing, or who I’ve been talking to for the past 365+ days. And that’s because I pretty much disappeared from the rest …
bAAck At It!
Visiting Ann Arbor this past weekend made this a perfect day to finally share what I’ve been working on for so long! Hope you all enjoy me getting back at it with blogging in a new way:) So I started this blog about two years ago, graduated one year ago and have been pretty much MIA …