Hey friends!! Hope you all have been well during my little hiatus. Let’s just get right to it—

I know I can’t be the only one who is drained. Life has just been life-ing and kicking my ass in the process... I went through (and am still going through) a rough few weeks!! I have cried so many days that I’ve lost count and even on the days when I’m not crying, I either feel like I’m bat-shit crazy or I have absolutely NO motivation to do a damn thing.

Being 4.5 hours away from the life I had built, has been a huge adjustment for me.. but being able to spend time with my parents and my dad’s side of the family has been refreshing.

Mentally, I’ve been in limbo and I feel like soooo many of the people I cherish the most are too. Several people have allowed themselves to be vulnerable and reach out to me for a little extra encouragement (as I have done with them). Let me say this— There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with admitting to your village that you are not okay. There is strength in vulnerability, and ultimately being transparent with others can often allow us to feel more connected. Knowing that you are able to feel safe emotionally with someone just provides an unexplainable sense of relief.

Two weeks ago, I texted my village and let them know that I was not okay and I felt (& am still feeling) like a crazy person. I told my therapist I am all over the place mentally. My village has shown up to their best of their ability and I appreciate them more than I could explain. My therapist told me, “If you didn’t feel crazy, that wouldn’t be normal. You are grieving! As you continue to process it, the grief will get smaller and it will not longer be in the forefront.”

You have to keep in mind that it has to storm sometimes.. As the saying goes, “You’ll never be able to appreciate the sun without rain” and vice versa. Some of us are dealing with a sprinkle and others a downpour, but we have to keep pushing! You’ve gotten through every single bad day in your life so far, and I have no doubt that you’ll get through all the rest 🫶🏽

Give yourself grace. Listen to your body. Rest. Reach out to your village. If you don’t have a village, I’ll be your village! My email is ALWAYS open. Hell, create a fake email and write me anonymously if that’s the only way you feel comfortable enough to reach out!! I promise you, we’re going to be okay.. all of us 💜

Until next time; Be YOU. Do YOU. LOVE YOU 💜