I feel like this is the time I tell you about myself, and what I aspire to do with this whole blog/vlog thing. The truth is, I have no idea what this whole "blog/vlog/platform" is going to end up to be. All I know is that I love to write and take photos, I'm passionate about health, and I want to do something to help others succeed, specifically today's youth.
There are so many platforms feeding you drama, biased, and straight bold face lies about so many things, and I believe that I AM NOT the only one desperate for peace, REALITY, and the truth. I want to create a space where you can come for that.
I would have to start with where my heart is on this whole idea. I have witnessed a lot of pain, in my 32 years of life. I have also witnessed blessings beyond my wildest dreams. I have suffered tremendous loss, and have absolutely danced in the magical streets of gain. Amongst all of it, I heard an underlying theme, and that was, "there is a purpose for ALL of it".
Now, I strongly believe that I am designed to be the best mommy and wife, AND THAT IS PART OF MY DIVINE PURPOSE, but my heart is aching for the world that I am preparing them for.
The School system is (well I'll get back to you on the word for our school system), politics absurd, and living in the instant gratification, addicted-to-the-amount-of-hearts-you-get-on-the-gram, world, is something I believe we need to be prepared for. More importantly, I believe we need to prepare our next generation's minds to be well-equipped to deal with this new unknown reality.
Lets be real, politics have always been crazy, with people fighting over whose point of view is most correct. Then there's the ongoing question, "What is going wrong with the School system?" Is it the teachers? Is it the administration? Is it the parents? Is it Social media ? Is it the culture? Is it the kids? My husband is a high school Science teacher, so his insight into this world has definitely fueled my desire to address this question even more than before.
Kids literally have all the tools they need in the palm of their hand, and what do they use it for? They get sucked into the social media vortex, numb, and paralyzed by the unrealistic expectations that this fake, filtered life gives them.
I want to find a way to reach this generation, most likely through that social media platform, to educate them on the truth, less the unnecessary drama and fakeness.
I want to show them what life is outside of that world. Because my friend, mental health is an absolute epidemic and I am here to tell you, that we have to do something drastic now, to change the game.
I expect to start this platform for anyone struggling with mental health, or suicidal thoughts. I am by far not a doctor or someone that has a degree, certification or thousands of dollars of debt to prove i know what I am talking about. I simply am a girl, who has struggled with mental health, who has sat back feeling hopeless, and helpless as the ones I love struggle with mental health, who has witnessed the pain of suicide, and had to read the excruciating words of a suicidal note that got left behind.
I have walked the path of being an empath, being a victim of sexual abuse, lost many close friends at entirely way too young, witnessed trauma, and have seen what trauma does to people. I also have an extremely vivid memory of my childhood; the Good, the bad, and the ugly. I realize that life is beautiful despite the pain, but know with all my heart and soul that, had I had the proper tools, I would have spent a lot less of my 32 years feeling depressed, anxious and scared to live to my full potential. Also, on the flip side, had it not been for a select few people and moments in my life that helped give me the tools, I would never be where I am today, and that place, is somewhere I am extremely happy to be. That place is here.
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