Should We Unpack This?

It takes courage to set a firm, healthy boundary.

It takes understanding to be able to accept a firm, healthy boundary.

It takes courage to admit that some things you may have done, said, or believed in the past, was not kind, appropriate, or acceptable. 

It takes the willingness to learn and grow from others, the ability to hold yourself accountable, and the desire to advocate for change...to really make an impact. 

When we know more, we can do more. When we know BETTER, we can DO better.

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the word "villain" ???

Let's unpack this. 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and as someone who has struggled a large part of my life in silence, it was important for me to make this episode.

You are not alone. You do not have to struggle or suffer alone. Generationally, the way people look at mental health struggles has changed significantly. 

So many people who have endured terrible things, abuse, trauma, etc. are not keeping quiet anymore in fear of judgement or criticism - they are standing up and getting loud. Using their voice not only for themselves, but for others who have yet to use theirs. 

That is what I am doing today.

Trigger Warning: Brief mentions of Suicide, Abuse, Sexual Abuse

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You do not have to stay silent. Someone is always ready and willing to help.
Here are some resources:

National Suicide Hotline: SuicidePreventionLifeline.org // 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Crisistextline.org //  Text "HELLO" to 741741

Child Help USA National Hotline for
Children Suffering from Child Abuse: ChildHelpUSA.org // 1-800-422-4453

Trevor Project Lifeline - Confidential Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth:
TheTrevorProject.com // 866-488-7386

National Eating Disorders Helpline:
NationalEatingDisorders.org // 1-800-931-2237

National Domestic Violence Hotline for Those Who Are Experiencing Domestic Violence: TheHotline.org // 1-800-799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline for Victims of Sexual Assault *LGBTQ+-inclusive*:
Rainn.org // 1-800-656-4673

Who remembers the sweet sound of your dial-up internet getting ready to connect you with strangers across the world? 

Or the anxiety over your bestie's Top 8 on MySpace?

Digital Camera Selfies?

Printing a MapQuest packet to get you to your destination?

Jump in, buckle up, and enjoy the ride down memory lane. Don't worry about printing directions, we've got GPS now.