Peer Reflections
Stories of Hope, Resilience and Growth
In Peer Reflections, I share stories, experiences, and reflections from my own journey with mental health, recovery, and healing. This section is an honest, vulnerable space where I can connect with you through both the struggles and victories I’ve faced along the way. As a Peer Support Specialist and someone who has navigated mental health challenges, I understand the power of shared experience in helping others feel seen, heard, and validated.
Peer Reflections is about more than just telling my story; it’s about offering insights, tools, and emotional support to anyone on a similar path. By sharing these reflections, I hope to provide encouragement, real-life examples, and practical takeaways that might resonate with your own journey.
Through these stories, I aim to create a compassionate community where we can support each other, learn, and grow together. Whether you’re seeking validation, insight, or just a reminder that you’re not alone, Peer Reflections is here to be a part of your healing process.
Recent Posts
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Lucy, The Unexpected Ally
Lucy, the Unexpected Ally This is Lucy. She was a cellar spider that lived in our dining room. The first time I noticed her, my immediate reaction was fear—I wanted her gone. But then, I saw what she was doing. Lucy had captured a harlequin lady beetle, better known as an Asian beetle. These invasive…
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My Walk with Fear
The Old Me As a child, I hated being scared. My brothers used to hide in my room or sneak up behind me. They would jump out and say, “Boo.” I would fall to the floor in tears. I know it was all in good fun, and I’m sure my big reaction kept them coming…
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Rage Battle
The overwhelming sensation of anger disturbs and disrupts—not just our vision, but our internal balance. When rage takes hold, it can feel like the only relief comes from a volatile eruption of disdain and distress, releasing the tension however we can. For a long time, my walk with anger was exactly this—a rush for release,…
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My Walk with Anger
The Old Me You might not believe this, but, I was known for my temper—the smallest things used to set me off. Once, while enjoying a beach day with a friend, words were exchanged, and the tension between us escalated. Back then, I didn’t understand the power of emotions or how to calm myself down…
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One Thing At A Time
The winter storm stirs up wonders. Through snow and wind, bending and blowing, the very things that should be buried beneath layers of ice and frozen to the earth resurface. A perfect white canvas, now speckled with autumn’s remnants. Sometimes, healing feels like this. A storm blows through, uncovering things we thought we had buried.…
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Box Office Gratitude
I’m going to be a bit vulnerable today. When it comes to TV shows and movies, I tend to stick with old favorites. Even my kids can predict the general order of what I’ll choose to watch—Gilmore Girls, How I Met Your Mother, Friends, New Girl, and documentaries on Earth, wildlife, Egypt, and space. It’s…
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Violet Veil
Art has always been my sanctuary, my solace, and my voice when words fail to capture the complexity of my emotions. “Violet Veil” emerged from a moment of profound reflection. The interplay of vibrant purples and reds in this image reflects the layers of emotion I was experiencing: the deep shadows of pain interwoven with…