The Magic of Beginnings“And suddenly you just know it’s time to start something new and trust in the magic of beginnings” — Mandy HaleMar 2, 2021Mar 2, 2021
Diamonds — Past, Present, and FutureWhen I packed boxes in early September, I spent some time with several jewelry pieces that held so many memories. I thought about the…Nov 19, 2020Nov 19, 2020
My Story Isn’t Over…Yours Isn’t EitherIn honor of #WorldMentalHealthDay, I’m resharing a post from July 2015 where I first publicly wrote about my first suicide attempt, my…Oct 11, 2020Oct 11, 2020
The Loss of a ChapterI knew this day was coming and here it is. I am filled with so many emotions already this morning that I’ve cried several times and sat in…Aug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
Perhaps the Seeds of New OpportunitiesAugust is riddled with anniversaries that cause a great deal of emotions and the heavy grief of a lost loved one and a past life. When I…Aug 19, 2020Aug 19, 2020
I’m Telling You…So You Can Tell MeI’ve written this post a couple of times and rewritten it several times more. It didn’t feel necessary. It didn’t feel unique. It didn’t…Mar 22, 2020Mar 22, 2020
Time to End the StigmaToday is World Mental Health Day and it seems like more people are talking about it this year than in years past. Or perhaps this year, I’m…Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
I’m Still Not ListeningI started sharing things about my mental health in the past couple of months because it was my reality. I worried a lot about doing it so…Oct 2, 2019Oct 2, 2019
Here We Go“Have you ever taken medication for your depression and anxiety?” my doctor asked me last week.Sep 17, 20191Sep 17, 20191
I’m Struggling, But I’m Working On ItLately, people have been checking in with me and I’ve been honest in my response. I’m struggling. I’m just ok. I’m not feeling like myself…Aug 28, 20192Aug 28, 20192
Choose Your Words WiselyRumors. Gossip. Namecalling. The first time I was bullied was in 3rd grade. Throughout my K-12 career, it happened multiple times—mainly…Feb 26, 20191Feb 26, 20191
IntentionsMerriam-Webster defines intention as “a determination to act in a certain way: resolve.”Jan 9, 2019Jan 9, 2019
Sit in the Silence and ListenSometimes the right message reaches you at precisely the right time. And it resonates with you so much that you wake up the next morning…Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
Two Years After an OpportunityTwo years ago today, I found myself at Skywalker Ranch attending the Office of Ed Tech’s #GoOpen Exchange. I boarded the bus in downtown…Feb 27, 2018Feb 27, 2018
