It's been a really hard week.

 I don't know if anyone else feels like February is one big ball of suck, but I sure do. 

My number one aim in this blog (and any online presence I have) is to be genuine, honest and offer solidarity. That means getting vulnerable and sharing what's actually going on in my life. 

My mental health is not doing well right now. I don't really know why, exactly. Maybe it's because February is a month where I lost 2 of the most important people of my life. Maybe it's because winter in Indiana feels impossibly long. Maybe it's the existential dread that comes with being aware of recent events. Maybe it's because I've been a mom of teeny tiny children for almost 6 years and my sanity is finally giving way. Maybe it's hormones. Maybe it's all of those things. 

I'm trying to do all of the things you're supposed to do when you're depressed. You know, exercising, eating well, getting sunshine, doing things that make you happy, seeing friends, taking time for self care, using essential oils for emotional support, taking supplements...actually, I'm doing WAY better at those things right now than I ever have in my adult life! But I'm still struggling. 

I'm not writing this to make you concerned or feel sorry for me- I wanted to say these things to say that if you're feeling the same way, you're not alone. And it's okay to feel the way you do, even if you "don't have a reason". The worst part of mental health struggles for me is feeling like I'm alone in it, and I know that I can rest assured that other people have fought this battle before me. 

Let's keep facing this struggle together. Let's meet every new day with strength, grace and courage, remembering that we have made it through 100% of our hard days. 

If you're in the same boat as me and are wanting more support from people like you, I invite you to join either one of my Facebook communities. 

Free group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1366563117129722

I offer monthly affirmation printables, encouraging content, occasional giveaways and a virtual "village" in this group. 

VIP group (just $10 a month right now!) is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesemicrunchydoula

If you like affirmations, deep dives on blog posts, giveaways and exclusive content, the VIP group is definitely for you!

If you're struggling right now, please feel free to email me or message me on Instagram. No one should struggle alone and I am here for you.