A personal wellness journey
One foot in front of the other each day toward a whole life.
A first hand experience in mental behavioral health wellness. Sharing my journey with PTSD, high anxiety, for anyone who cares to browse.
Where I started
Warn out from fear that I felt, learned, or was taught is now what I have to be aware of every day to keep conquering.
For years I thought pushing through was getting through, being strong. I didn't get the SIGNALS — just kept plugging along. Then getting warn down from all that I was holding on to, putting it away to the back of my mind. Only to have it surface into extreme anxiety and it knocked me down. I kept getting back up without realizing the complexity of my heart, soul and mind.
I'm learning more and more each year how to face my pain head on. Having my own coping skills that aid in my daily goal to be well.
"Healing isn't linear. Some days you MARCH forward. Some days you just hold your ground. Both count.
Where I am now
I'm not rid of my trauma — I'm more aware with how sensitive I am, and more connected to what my body and mind needs to deal with it daily. This site is my way of sharing my journey for educational and inspirational purposes.
What I write about
Three pillars, one journey.
Mind
"The mind, such a wonderful complicated piece of us. Being of sound mind is a blessing as our walk of life can be very challenging. Anxiety is a good thing, signal us, warn us, slow us, etc. Although when anxiety is because of overwhelming fear, trauma, guilt, anger and all the other emotions we have, it can be crippling."
Read more →Body
"The body is affected by the mind. I believe that most of our physical health problems are caused by our minds being out of sync. Stress, emotions can cause our system to break down. Body and mind can heal together."
Read more →Spirit
"I'm not a fan of organized religions, but I am deeply spiritual. I feel the force of higher power for sure. I have a strong spirit that has gotten me through most difficult times."
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You don't have to have it all figured out to begin. You just have to be willing to take the next step.
— Something I had to learn the hard way
This is for you, if you need it.
Everything here is shared for educational purposes — not as medical advice, but as lived experience. If something resonates, take it. If it doesn't, leave it. You know yourself best.
