These Are Your Stories…
These are the stories that you have sent me and asked me to publish. Thank you for being unashamed.
I’m Moving! (AKA the Chapter in My Life)
It seems that every time I create an update post saying I'll be better about writing to all y'all (foreshadowing btdubs), life throws another wrench in my plans. This time, it's a big honking monkey wrench...but a good one (I'm writing this very early in the morning, so bad jokes and analogies inbound). Let me backtrack. This year, I've [...]
When It All Becomes Too Much to Handle
This is two months past due. I’ve had to make some choices this year after I was slapped in the face by life. I learned the hard way again that you can only go so long adding more and more responsibilities and projects to my life before I burn out or have to remove something. Over the past 6 [...]
They Fought…and Won…and Lost
Over the almost six years of putting myself out there and active in the mental health industry, I've met a lot of people. I've seen so much passion and so many challenges of all kinds and intensities. But some of these teens and young adults stand out. Some have truly become unashamed and are making the most of their [...]
Going Back to My Roots
It's been six years. It's been six years since I tried to take my life and my entire world flipped literally and figuratively upside down. It's been five years since I started this blog and began sharing my story publically with anyone who would listen. It's been four years since I walked on the stage and began speaking to [...]
An Update: This Year has Been a Weird Journey
So, you might have noticed I've been a little quiet this year. I haven't been creating many videos, sending emails to you all, or posting much on my social media. There are several big reasons for that. I explain it all in this video, but here's the rundown. I've always had way too many ideas and directions I could go [...]
The Problem with the Modern Mental Health Conversation
My life's mission is spreading awareness of mental health and resources for those struggling with mental illnesses, so you'd think I'd be super happy to see what's happening with people openly talking about their depression and anxiety. But I really don't know if we're moving in the right direction or not. Subscribe! [...]
Want to Feel Better. Then Focus
If you really want to overcome your depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges you're suffering from, then you have to focus on overcoming one symptom at a time. Just in general, a strong focus will only help you beat your mental illness. Subscribe!