During my recent depression ride, I started thinking about creating a sort of Mental Health First Aid Kit—specifically for the four core emotions I mentioned back in April: sadness, anger, fear, and happiness. So that’s what we’ll be diving into next week.
Here’s what the new weekly rhythm will look like:
- Tuesdays –Peer Support providing actionable steps and skills to try when you’re feeling one of these emotions.
- Wednesdays – A Peer Reflection of how those skills looked in my own life, and how I’ve adapted them to fit my personality and way of life.
- Thursdays – An artistic interpretation or creative inspiration based on the week’s emotion.
I’m so glad to be returning to writing and creating again. It means a lot to be able to share life in its rawest, realest form with you. Even as a Peer Support mentor and mental health writer, I’m not immune—I still need to use my skills every day to maneuver through the storms.
I share the real and the raw because I believe in authenticity. I want my dearest readers—and anyone who struggles with mental health—to truly know:
Even when the going gets tough, the stars of hope are always shining, just waiting for you to notice them.