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…
**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…
Every week I post on Instagram, asking how I can pray for you specifically. And every week, I get replies about mental illness. Crippling anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar... the list goes on. Many, many heart cries for healing and peace. This post was initially supposed to be about ways to reduce anxiety during the winter…
I've been spending a lot of time lately reflecting on the power of words. I've often explored this aspect of life, as I have been both deeply wounded and endlessly encouraged by words. I would bet you have too. Human beings are unique. We are the only species that can think beyond basic needs and…
In grade school, I struggled in the "works well with others" category. Which I'm sure was frustrating to my parents, because they could get a tutor for vocabulary or geometry... However, they just don't have a "How To Be Less Bossy 101" course in your average elementary school. I received politely passive aggressive remarks on…
Growth Spurts 