I am a highly sensitive person who has always had anxiety, but learning that anxiety is a part of who I am but isn’t a part of me that will take me down is very empowering.
Health
The Story of my Break-Through
Our overall health is so connected to the way our minds work, so why do we use this derogatory labeling of “mental” health when really, it’s about our overall wellbeing. There is still so much stigma attached to “mental health” awareness and after going through this I truly understand that having panic attacks or anxiety should not be looked at any differently than having asthma or diabetes. They are all health conditions that impact our bodies and require intervention and often medications to heal.
Taking Time for Me
Since the year was coming to an end, I figured I’d check out some local businesses who could make me feel relaxed and taken care of and most of all, could provide me with some much needed “me time”.
What’s In a Name?
The name Jake Taylor is so much more than just a name. His name symbolizes so much about my mom that I loved. His sweet personality, his amazing dimple, and his caring, sweet nature are what my mom gave me as her last gift.
What it’s like to have Thyroid Cancer
When someone tells you you may have cancer, time literally stands still. My mom had passed away from lung cancer only two years before this and I had a four-year-old and one year old at home.