Written By Kimberly Andrews 💚 🌀 “Some days it feels like I’m barely floating, other days I can breathe again.” Living with mental illness can sometimes feel like being on a roller coaster that you never asked to ride. There are good days where the sun feels warm again, bad days where everything feels heavier,… Continue reading 🌊 Holding On When the Waves Hit: Life with Mental Illness 🌱
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The Invisible Weight: How Mental Health Challenges Show Up in Everyday Life
People living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other mental health condition often face challenges that the outside world doesn’t see.
You Are Needed Here: Honoring National Suicide Prevention Day
By Kimberly Andrews Today is National Suicide Prevention Day, a reminder that behind every smile, every strong face, every “I’m fine,” there could be someone silently struggling. This day isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a call to pause, reflect, and most importantly, to connect. Whether you’ve faced your own battles or supported… Continue reading You Are Needed Here: Honoring National Suicide Prevention Day
September is Suicide Prevention Month: A Personal Reminder to Reach Out
By Kimberly Andrews September is Suicide Prevention Month, and for me, this is more than just a national observance. It’s a reminder that so many of us struggle quietly with pain that others can’t always see. Mental health professionals encourage people to seek help if they need it, but I know firsthand how difficult that… Continue reading September is Suicide Prevention Month: A Personal Reminder to Reach Out
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Bearing the Silent Weight: Mental Illness in a Stigmatizing World
The stigma surrounding mental illness doesn’t just affect our internal battles—it often costs us relationships. I’ve lost friends simply because I was honest about my diagnosis. Their silence spoke louder than words, and it hurt deeply. Here’s my story, and how I continue to face stigma with truth and strength.
Healing the Mind-Body Disconnect
Have you ever felt like your mind is telling you one thing, and your body is saying another? Like you’re mentally pushing forward but physically shutting down or vice versa? That tug-of-war is more common than people realize, and it’s one of the most frustrating parts of struggling with both mental and physical health. When… Continue reading Healing the Mind-Body Disconnect
Finding Myself Under the Mess
Introduction Life sometimes places unexpected burdens on us testing our strength in ways we never imagined. When caring for others or stepping into overwhelming situations like clearing out a loved one’s hoarded home, a condition rooted in a complex mental illness, the physical and emotional toll can be devastating. If you are reading this and… Continue reading Finding Myself Under the Mess
Still Standing: My Ongoing Journey Through the Fog
Each May, during Mental Health Month, I pause to think on the path I’ve traveled. My mental health journey has not been linear. It has been filled with misdiagnoses, invisible struggles, and a quiet strength I never knew I had. For many years, I lived under the label of Bipolar II. In 2022, I received… Continue reading Still Standing: My Ongoing Journey Through the Fog
Pushing Through the Heavy: A Mental Health Reflection During Season of Loss
This past season of life has tested me in ways I never expected. Losing my father-in-law was more than just a loss—it was the beginning of a whirlwind I’m still navigating. Grief has a way of touching everything. It doesn’t just live in your heart; it shows up in your body, your sleep, your energy,… Continue reading Pushing Through the Heavy: A Mental Health Reflection During Season of Loss
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