Mental Health Struggles: You Are Not Alone

Every day I honor all those mentally struggling and those who have struggled in the past. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! The struggle is REAL!

The journey to healing mental health is not an easy one. I've definitely been there and am still there on occasion with PTSD and anxiety. For those who aren't aware of my own personal journey, I tried to commit suicide a few times in my life. I am fortunate to still be alive today to talk about my experience.

In 2011, after waking from what I thought was the last day of my life, I knew I needed to find a better solution for myself and to help others. I have spent over 9 years learning different tools, techniques and modalities to help me discover a way to heal my deep depression from childhood. The road to healing wasn't an easy one. But definitely a rewarding one. I am here to shine my light to help those struggling to find theirs.

I have experienced first hand how backwards our Mental Health System can be. What kept me going, was this little voice inside me saying "there is always a way." And it wasn't a straight or forward pathway. It was more like a rollercoaster ride. One minute I would have a breakthrough and then the next felt like I was falling back into that deep hole. But here's the thing. The more I pushed myself to keep going and not give up, the more I healed.

I faced my inner demons, my fears, my pain. I do this regularly. I let myself feel my sorrow. I let myself truly feel my pain. I wake up everyday and do the inner work I have to do everyday to keep my light shining.

What that inner work actually looks like

Doing the work means setting strict boundaries to protect my peace, even when it disappoints others. It means practicing daily grounding routines when my PTSD tries to pull me out of the present moment. It involves journaling the heavy, messy thoughts so they don’t stay trapped inside my body, and speaking to myself with the same compassion I would offer a friend.

Healing from mental health struggles requires immense patience. When you hit a low point on that rollercoaster, it is not an erasure of all your progress. It is just a dip in the track. Give yourself permission to rest, but never give yourself permission to quit. The world needs your light just as much as it needs mine.

You can too!! YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS!

Let's Find Your Light Together

If you are tired of riding this rollercoaster by yourself and feel ready to discover your own path to healing, you don't have to navigate it in the dark. I am here to help guide you. I invite you to book a free Breakthrough Call with me. Together, we can talk about where you are right now, what is holding you back, and how we can get your light shining again.

Mental Health Resources

Please remember that reaching out for help is a sign of strength. If you or someone you know is struggling right now, these free and confidential resources are available:

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7 in the US and Canada).

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor 24/7.

• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.

• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.

• International Support: If you are outside the US, please visit findahelpline.com to find confidential support services in your country.