I used to believe my cloud was mine alone — that if I kept it invisible, everyone else could stay in the sun. This post is about the truth behind that belief, the courage it takes to ask for help, and the reminder that there is always a room that cares.
Tag: mental health
We Don’t Talk About Depression.
Sharing mental health stories matters. In We Don’t Talk About Depression, I explore my journey through anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts, and how I’ve learned to acknowledge clouds without shame. This post reflects on breaking cycles, finding support, and modeling emotional awareness for my children — because it’s okay to not be okay. Resources and guidance included for those seeking support.
I wrote a book. It’s in the world.
What that process made clear to me is that there’s a real gap in the market when it comes to talking about big feelings in families—especially feelings that extend beyond a child’s own experience.
My intention isn’t just to teach kids how to understand themselves, but to build empathy outward. To help children see that their parents are human too—that they don’t have to be strong or perfect all the time, and that love and honesty can exist alongside hard days.
Merry Christmas: Facing anxiety, reading books, & buying supports
This holiday season, I’m sharing the story behind my book launch, including Pay-It-Forward bundles, ARC updates, and creative ways to give back. Follow along for behind-the-scenes insights, mental health reflections, and joyful reading moments.
The Hardest Thing to Write: the word sorry.
This post, though, isn’t really about the apologies I’m practicing. It’s about the years I spent waiting to hear them from others. I shared my own imperfections not to center myself—but to show that I’m doing the work on my impact, even as I navigate the hurt that came from theirs.
From Kids’ Book to Mental Health Advocate: Sharing My Author Journey
Discover how writing a children’s book for my kids became a powerful journey in finding my voice, speaking openly about mental health, and connecting with audiences through podcasts and storytelling.
A Conversation Had: Unlocking Some Insights
This author wanted the identity of Mom to be her whole world. She created a chosen family, she created her own family, and in doing so, she could leave the old self behind and fully embrace someone she was ready to share. She comes with clouds, yes, but on other days she brings fierce sunshine—a kind of sunshine born from knowing darkness, one she can use to spread joy.
One question stopped her in her tracks: “But why?” It was simple, yet demanded an honesty she hadn’t fully given before. She realized she’d spent so long telling a story of strength—the cloud she carries is only a part of her, not the whole. But in that moment, she began to speak more fully, more truthfully.