First, I identify myself as a poet, teacher, and creativity advocate. I'm a wife and stepmom who considers her kids as her own. However, life can be hard and heap other identities on to you. For the past two and a half years I've been diagnosed with a severe chronic illness that causes pain, depression, and more. It's an invisible illness so many people don't see my inner battle. I've been through 30 years of anxiety, depression, and lots of therapy. I actually enjoy learning about our minds and hearts and how better to love ourselves and each other (though I am first to admit I'm hardest on myself). I'm spiritual and know that the amount of grace given to me is staggering. I have struggled with various non-conventional addictions and constantly seek to become a better me.
I came here needing to talk but know I would make a good listener one day.