journalling, mental health, self-care
Learning to set boundaries was one of the hardest and most necessary things I’ve ever done. Making friends has always been easy for me. Walking away and detaching is even easier. But for most of my life, I didn’t walk away soon enough because I didn’t know I was allowed to. Growing up, I was…
Self-care for working moms looks very different from what most people show online. It’s not an event or a treat; it’s a daily practice. It’s a standard I hold myself to every single day. It’s something quieter and more personal than that, appreciating who I am in my skin, not comparing myself to others, and…
This post talks honestly about mental health and difficult periods in my life. If you are struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group at sadag.org. Journaling for mental health didn’t come naturally to me, but it ended up changing more than I expected. I have…