Come Home to Yourself

A while back, I was sitting in meditation, and the guided practice I listened to talked about coming home to yourself. I began reflecting on what these words meant to me. I wasn’t mentally in a good space when I heard this phrase and realized I’d completely lost myself somewhere along my journey. The self […]

It’s Ok Not to Be Ok

I’m not ok, and if I’m being honest, I can’t remember the last time I truly felt ok. Most days, I feel like I’m swimming in an endless sea of difficult emotions and struggling to stay afloat. I start most mornings by having a 30 to 60-minute crying session before pulling myself together to tackle […]

I’ve Made a Home Out of Our Love – Poetry

I’ve made a home out of our love, A safe space that I fear will be burned to the ground. I give you the love that I’ve never given anyone from my past, And in return, I’m met with reciprocated energy. Our days together have turned into weeks, Then months. And each day I feel […]

My Biggest Accomplishment of 2023 Was Staying Alive When I Wanted to Die

A few weeks ago, during therapy, I casually mentioned that I felt like the only thing I accomplished this year was staying alive. The words rolled off my tongue without a second thought, and I began to beat myself up for not achieving “more”. I thought I’d have more, do more, and be more by […]

There Is Still Joy to Be Had – Journal Entry

“There is still joy to be had.” I’ve been sitting with this quote since I read it in a comment section on Instagram. Even in the midst of darkness, even when depression consumes me and I fear there’s no more light, joy always returns. It may not be today, tomorrow, or next week, but joy […]