Category: Depression
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I. AM. TIRED
There’s tired…and then there’s TIRED. I’m not talking about skipping a few hours of sleep or having a long day at work. I’m talking about the kind of tired that sinks into your bones. The kind that no nap can fix. The kind that feels like your soul is running on fumes, your brain is…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Hits So Close to Home
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and every year, I pause to reflect, not as a professional, not as a leader, but as a human being who has walked through the fire and lived to talk about it. This month matters to me because I don’t just advocate for mental health, I live it. I…
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The Unseen Battle: Why High Achievers Are Struggling More Than You Think
Every day, we scroll past polished success stories—glowing LinkedIn updates, curated Instagram highlights, and motivational posts about resilience. We celebrate those who have “made it” and admire their grit. But here’s what most people don’t talk about: high achievers are often the ones struggling the most. They are the ones who overextend, overthink, and overcompensate.…
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My Today…
Wow, where do I begin? Today is just like any other day. I grapple with issues that many might consider insignificant. I harbor fears that most people will never comprehend. I carry regrets that linger constantly in the back of my mind. And I question my true purpose in this thing called life. But today,…
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Think Skinny
“I look in the mirror and all I see is a fat girl staring back at me!” This one sentence defines me best. I don’t see big blue eyes or the pretty smile everyone tells me they see. I don’t notice the perfect curls or even my “award-winning personality.” All I see is a fat…
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