Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Even as someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety, my mental health is somewhat of a mystery to me. Sometimes depression looks like isolating yourself from people for weeks or months. Sometimes it’s asking to stay the night at a friends house until you feel safe enough to …
Tag: truth
Let’s start at the very beginning.
On August 26, 2014, I stepped foot into my counselor’s office for the first time. This wasn’t my first go around, but one size does not fit all when it comes to counseling. I tried again and I’m so thankful I did. Besides God, she’s been the one constant in my life over the last …
I see You.
Just gonna keep it real for a moment. I struggle every day with believing that I am wanted. That I am enough. That I am worthy. That I am loved. Every. Single. Day. It’s exhausting. Some days it’s easy to fight the lies. Other days, not so much. This morning I was driving to work, …
Unconditionally
For those of you who have followed my life the past 1-2 years, you know that I'm pretty much an open book. Check out this and/or this video if you don't know what I'm talking about. 😉 It's strange though, I can talk to you about my past depression, anger, abuse, shame, all day long. …
Don’t Jump
It’s been a hard year. Between work, relationships, and my health, I’m exhausted. Back in January, I made my first trip of the year to Twin Falls for work. And all I wanted to do was jump off that wretched Perrine Bridge, standing 486 feet over the Snake River. Second trip, I wanted to jump. …
How are you?
What if, just once, we answer that question with the truth? What happens when someone says, "I'm having a terrible day?" What if we show them l o v e instead of straying away? I'm good. I'm fine. I'm alright. [I'm lying.] Maybe they don't need much. Maybe all they …
