I’ve been a part of several teams growing up. I was a dancer and did gymnastics. I sort of played soccer. I played volleyball and softball. I was on many basketball teams. My friend group in high school was my team. My family was my team. Never did I think that I would find a […]

It has seemed like the weight of the world has been on my shoulders lately. I feel out of control. I feel like I’m sinking. Reaching out for help has been something that I’ve always struggled with. I have a tendency to bottle up my emotions until the mento is dropped in and I explode. […]

The word love is misused and overused. We say we love Chipolte. We love that one chapstick. We love those stores. But we also love our family. How do we love everything? Truth is, we use the word love so often that when it is real, we are unsure of it. What is love and […]

Faith is defined as “complete trust or confidence in someone or something”, or “strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof”. My dad grew up Catholic. He went to Catholic school and attended church with his family. My mom grew up Pentecostal and attended the […]

An open letter to my boyfriend: What’s more than a best friend, more than a boyfriend? I don’t know, but you’re just that. You have been my rock. I don’t mean just the person to hold me when I cry; I mean the person to lift me out of the darkest of moments and praise […]

For what it’s worth: it’s never too late too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over. F. Scott Fitzgerald I don’t think I’ve ever made a New Year’s Resolution. […]

Holidays cause me anxiety. From about November 1 to January 1 I am a mess. Even more so than usual. Having generalized anxiety disorder and depression, I know first hand what the mental health struggle looks and feels like. Sometimes I am able to identify my triggers, and other times I’m not. Sometimes my battles […]

And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me Shine until tomorrow, let it be — The Beatles Let it be: my favorite Beatle’s song and a great life lesson. Growing up with anxiety and depression is a battle for sure. There are many nights that I lie awake […]

OLD POST: March 7, 2019 @ 1:37 pm Ah, the everlasting anxiety of life. Who doesn’t love the constant feeling of being way to excited all of the time? It keeps me on my toes and makes me jump at the slightest noises. Really, my body is keeping me alert for the random apocalypse that […]

OLD POST: March 5, 2019 @ 10:55 pm I lay there, feeling my heart ache. I roll over to my right to find the clock shining the time. Shit. It’s 2 a.m. I’m not one to sleep. Sleep, as peaceful as it should be, doesn’t come easy. Upon falling asleep, I am followed by nightmares […]