Intentionally Connecting

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for helping people. Whether it’s giving advice to a friend, offering a listening ear, or working a helping profession, I’m all about it. When I thought about what I wanted to be when I grew up, it always came back to helping people. While there was some fluctuation in the process of deciding a college major, the options always revolved around a profession that would allow me to help others. Through all the fluctuation, I always came back to mental health, psychology, and therapy.  The past four years of my life have been extremely difficult, but through the highs and the lows, they have confirmed the path for my future. I started college as an undecided major, but after taking Intro to Psych, I quickly declared as a Psychology Major.  During winter break of my sophomore year of college, my boyfriend’s (now husband) brother tragically passed away. This eventually led to me moving back home and finishing my associate's degree onl...

Post originally written November 7, 2023 Today I’m celebrating one year since completing my (initial) ketamine journey.  I debated sharing this, because it is vulnerable and very personal, but mental health is not talked about enough. Recovering and healing from mental health issues is not talked about enough. I am a social work major with a psych minor. I work in the mental health field. I tell all my friends to go to therapy. I figured it is time to be open about mental health on social media. Let's be real, that's where people get all their information anyway. I’m sharing this post in hopes that it will resonates with at least one person. I hope this story can make someone feel a little less alone or a little less hopeless.  I never thought it would be possible to live a life that wasn't constantly fogged by my depression and anxiety. More specifically, I didn't even know who I was without my mental health issues. I don't think people realize how terrifying the t...