The Art of Healing

For years, I thought that someday I’d eventually reach the point where I’m completely healed from everything I’ve ever experienced. Every heartbreak, loss, traumatic event, etc, would no longer hurt or bother me. I’d wake up each morning filled with joy and nothing that occurred in my past would ever trigger me again. Then, I […]

Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Chaos

I’ve been practicing gratitude regularly since I was in my late teens. I have a gratitude journal that I write in weekly, and this practice has aided me in finding peace of mind. Practicing gratitude can shift your mindset when you’re in a dark place. Even with the storm I’m currently enduring, I’m reminded that […]

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 […]

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 […]