Warning: Discussions of depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. A friend recently recommended the book The Midnight Library. As soon as I read the description I knew it was something I needed to read. When I was a freshman in college I wrote a story for English class about a girl who attempted suicide. In theContinue reading “Reflection on Depression and Hope”
Tag Archives: Transformation
Reflection on Life Lessons
I’m in Bastrop, TX for my cousin’s wedding. This cousin is the youngest of the 7 cousins on my mom’s side and is about the age I was when I got married. I rode in with my grandma, mom, and step-dad. On the long drive I reflected on what wisdom I could potentially impart onContinue reading “Reflection on Life Lessons”
Transformation: Mindset
In 2019, as I was progressing through what I consider the most significant part of my personal transformation, I became obsessed with this song. I listened to it on repeat and remember writing the lyrics down in my journal while sitting in my car before a therapy session. They can say, they can say itContinue reading “Transformation: Mindset”
How can we destigmatize divorce?
I’m proud of you. I know that you loved him and how badly you wanted it to work, but it’s about time. ~A friend I will forever be grateful to have in my life This is what one of my best friends told me when I called to inform her that I had separated fromContinue reading “How can we destigmatize divorce?”
Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results
If you’re familiar with investments, you’ve probably seen the disclaimer “Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results.” I’m putting a little bit of a different spin on it today and saying this applies to people too. They say people don’t change… well, I’d like to show you how wrong “they” are and hopefully inspireContinue reading “Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results”