Growing in Authenticity

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  • The Light Has Come

    The Light Has Come

    Disclaimer: This is an account of my own experience with depression from a year ago. Please know that I am not a mental health professional. I use writing to get my own feelings out and connect with others; it has helped me in more ways than I can say. If you are in any way…

  • Dating in 2025? Not for the Faint of Heart.

    Dating in 2025? Not for the Faint of Heart.

    I’m finally in a place I always dreamed of. And yet nowhere where I thought I would be at this point in my life. Physically, mentally, emotionally, I’m right where I’m supposed to be; where I want to be. I’ve worked hard to get to this semi-healthy place I’m in. And it is work I’ll…

  • I’m…Ok?

    I’m…Ok?

    I’ve written before about grieving my mental health, but I’m especially feeling it this week. It is almost one year since one of the darkest days and seasons I’ve ever experienced. And that thought continues to linger with me the closer I get to that milestone. Consciously and subconsciously I’ve been preparing for the worst.…

  • Forgiveness

    Forgiveness

    I’ve been reflecting on a lot lately. Mostly this last year of my life and how much has happened, how much I’ve changed, and grieving all that depression seemingly took from me. I’m in a much better space today. I feel better. I feel more confident. My self love is growing. It’s kind of incredible…

  • Changing, Always.

    Changing, Always.

    I’ve been thinking a lot. Period. I could just end it there and that would probably sum it up. But that’s also not much of a blog post. So, I’ve been thinking a lot, maybe too much, and I couldn’t figure out what to do with all of these thoughts, which brought me here. I…