Backpacking Europe was a transformative experience. We exited the arrival gate, in Zurich, Switzerland, immersed in a foreign culture. We needed to check-in at our hostel, but were unfamiliar with public transportation and unable to speak the language. From Switzerland, to Germany, to Italy, to Spain, to France, to Belgium and to the Netherlands, we…
Sold most of our belongings, packed our bags, dog in the car and off we went! West Coast, here we come! Over the next ten days we saw Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Salt Lake City and Lake Tahoe! It was a road trip…
Checking in… It’s been a challenging day, but I made it through without submitting to any self-harm urges. I also completed 100% of my daily treatment plan goals. So, I’ll chalk this one up as a WIN! My mood is lower than normal, but that is possibly due to the Bipolar II Disorder. This is…
I promised my readers truth and transparency, even when things got tough. As difficult as it may be to read this, I can guarantee you it was harder to write and and even more challenging to live. I will share my struggles, candidly, in hopes of increasing awareness and decreasing stigmas. Yesterday afternoon, I was…