For almost two months now, we've been reading Romans chapter 8 at church. To summarize, Romans chapter 8 tells us we are more than the sins and labels this world places on us. Whether you're religious or not, I feel like this applies to everyone. We all deserve to be told that we're so much … Continue reading You Are More Than…
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BPD Growing Up Part 4: I Survived
*TRIGGER WARNING* While I will not go into the grim details, domestic violence is the topic of this post. Reader discretion is advised. . . . . . . . Thirteen years ago, I was in a physically and sexually abusive relationship. It was with a man twelve years older than myself, and it … Continue reading BPD Growing Up Part 4: I Survived
Loving the Impossible; Myself
How can I possibly love myself when I've basically been told I'm not enough my entire life? "You're not strong enough. You're not thin enough. You're not active enough. You're not disciplined enough." Growing up, if I received any kind of award in school, I was congratulated but it was followed by statements that made … Continue reading Loving the Impossible; Myself
Staying On Track
I've lost count on how many days school has been cancelled for. I've lost count on how many days gyms and doctor's offices have been closed. To be honest, all of my days blend together and I have to check my phone to see what day of the week it is. I can't believe it's … Continue reading Staying On Track
Don’t Give Up
The mental health journey is most definitely not linear. I'm actually just now coming out of a depression that lasted about a month. It was probably one of the worst ones I've had in a very long time, and unfortunately it was exacerbated by someone I held close to my heart. As I said on … Continue reading Don’t Give Up