Hi, I'm Maddie. I am a mother of one who enjoys anything outdoors, fashion, Chiefs football, and all things mental health (ED, BD1, OCD, GAD). As the mother of a little spunky girl, I never thought there would be a day that my body would be able to carry a life. Here’s why: While in…
I don't ever want anyone to view me as weak. Mostly because I know I am the opposite of weak. I have endured what many would consider a hefty load in my life, and I have been forged in the fire more often than not. That being said, I still have many defense mechanisms in…
So I have this alter ego. I think it began as a defense mechanism, honestly. Im an extroverted introvert to the core. And if you are too, then you know we behave in one of two ways in social settings: we either turn it on or shut down completely. I’m the former. And when I…
For a solid month when Instagram first came out, I thought it was just a photo editing app. In fact, it wasn't until I was getting "like" notifications on my pictures that I realized the public could see them. (It was super embarrassing too because there were an obnoxious amount of selfies on my page…
**If you haven't already read part one, go to the previous post and start there! My first encounter with the psychiatric facility was a small white room. It was furnished with only a plastic-covered couch. Just like the movies, it was incredibly sterile and even more lonely. I laid on the couch for what felt…
Growth Spurts 