Hello everyone, I hope you’re having a lovely morning, afternoon, or evening! It’s been a while. Almost eight months, to be exact. And a lot has happened in that time span.

I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, as well as OCD and ADHD.
I went through a breakup with the man I wanted to marry.
I unexpectedly quit the job I’d had for a year and went through two more before settling on the one I have now.
I learned my sister was pregnant, the baby’s gender, and met sweet Eden Alexandra (just yesterday, actually!)
I grew so so so much closer to God.
I hit my 3-year “blogiversary” (it’s today!)
I learned to love myself and who I am.
I overcame my social anxiety.
I got two cats (named Nyx and Persephone!)
I made new friends and strengthened the friendships I’ve had.
I spent a week in a mental hospital due to the severity of my mental health.
I grew in my feminity and love for being a woman.
I healed.

I’m not really sure where to go with this blog post because I’m still healing and growing (although I’d like to hope I’ve at least passed the middle hump of this trial), but I suppose I’d like to encourage others who may be reading this.
Don’t give up.
Please.
I’m not healed yet, but I’m certainly getting better, and I know God has not given me a trial or temptation that is too much to handle without Him. He will provide me with a way out and/or to bear with it and endure. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
That promise goes out to you, too.
Whatever you’re dealing with.
I’ve been fighting for my life (literally) and contemplating dangerous and morbid temptations in my mind for the past eight months. I think it’s a miracle that I’m not only still alive but not scarred or harmed.
In fact, I’m even stronger than I was before, and this battle against depression and anxiety has helped me overcome other battles that plagued me for years, such as poor self-esteem and social anxiety.
I’ve been afflicted in many ways but not completely crushed. I’ve been struck down but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9)
The Spirit of the Lord is within me, and that is the only way I’ve even made it this far; if it were not for Him, I’d be dead. Those who believe and hope in God shall not be put to shame. (Romans 10:11)
Friend, no matter what you are struggling with, pray about it, lean on God, put it in the Lord’s hands, and listen as He guides you through this.

This was just a brief explanation/update of where I’ve been, but if you’d like to learn more, I’d encourage you to check out my Instagram, where I’ve posted videos and am more active.
I hope to get back on track starting next month with Wednesday Whatevers, Monthly Recaps, and so on, so keep your eyes peeled for that!
I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day or night. Keep on loving others and listening to the Lord!