I've been wanting to write for a while, but just journaling hasn't felt right. This seemed like the best blog given the subject matter I have been mulling over in my head. My life has changed a lot over the last few years. I graduated college; got a job, and am getting married. The back injury took years to fully recover. I now have illiotibial band syndrome, but this should be getting better with some physical therapy. I know for a long time I have had body image issues. I looked through some old photos on facebook and found one of me when I was TINY. It was probably at the peak of my physical health. I probably weighed 125-130 pounds. Anyways, I remember duct taping my stomach down when I first tried that dress on. Really?! Now, 30 pounds later I still feel that same way. I feel very uncomfortable in my body. I keep thinking about losing weight, but then I don't. I don't have the right motivati...
This blog has evolved over a long period of time. I have decided to use it as a way to try and raise awareness about mental health. As this blog continues more of the posts will center around mental health and breaking the stigma associated with it. Some of the earlier posts are my own struggle with Bipolar Disorder, but I have decided to leave them. They are strange to say the least.