How to Support Someone With Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that affects about 40 million across the world. The extreme changes in mood, energy, and activity levels make living with bipolar disorder a challenge. These symptoms can also be hard for loved ones looking to support someone with bipolar. Individuals with bipolar disorder need to learn how […]

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 […]

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 […]