I discuss my arrival to the shelter and the flags that were raised. months of self-awareness prepared me for that experience. Never give away your power.

I discuss the surprisingly low anxiety leading into a "busy" day. I am not in fear of the possibilities.

I discuss some of the changes made since leaving the facility. It is imperative I redefine my parameters.

I discuss my experience leaving the facility a choosing to go to the shelter. We always have a choice.

I discuss patient Ashley, a mom and a teacher. Ashley helped me face my own insecurities and allowed me to utilize my own emotional intelligence for the greater good.

Feeling under the weather, I am reminded the value of the people, places, and things I don't utilize often. They may hold the key to helping me heal.

I discuss the experience in group therapy as well as how it was to attend meetings intended for substance abuse. I talk about a hug that transformed the course of my treatment.

I discuss patient Michael. I could sense he too dealt with extensive isolation and loneliness in life. I made a conscious effort to give him his moment to be seen. At the end of the day, we all want to be seen.

I discuss a patient named Sunny and how they challenged my biases on mental health. They also left me with a lasting memory to pass on for years to come.

I discuss the need to find balance in my life and learn to pace my goals. I must choose balance over busy.