Happy Holidays (A Quick Note From the Heart)

Happy Holidays, everyone. I just wanted to take a moment to say I’m grateful for each and every person who takes time to read my posts, share them, or reach out—whether you’re doing amazing right now or you’re barely holding it together. Either way, you matter, and you’re not alone. The holidays can be fullContinue reading “Happy Holidays (A Quick Note From the Heart)”

Depression Hits Different During the Holidays

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” right? That’s what the movies say. That’s what social media shows. That’s what the commercials keep telling us—big smiling families, matching pajamas, perfect dinners, kids ripping open gifts around a glowing tree. But for a lot of us, that’s not reality. AndContinue reading “Depression Hits Different During the Holidays”

Thanksgiving: Grateful for a Second Chance at Life

Thanksgiving used to be just another day on the calendar for me—a blur of food, football, and trying to numb whatever I didn’t want to feel. This year is different. This year, I’m actually present for it. I can feel it. I can name what I’m thankful for without slurring my words or forgetting theContinue reading “Thanksgiving: Grateful for a Second Chance at Life”