Five years ago, on March 18, 2016, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This diagnosis came after a very serious manic episode that resulted in a hospitalization. It came after a week of insomnia and scattered thoughts and concerning ramblings. Every year when March 18 rolls around, I pause and reflect. I stop and think … More Five Years Of Bipolar: On More To Come
My life is pretty different lately. I did not end up returning to law school for my second semester. It was a bit of a shock and I am still adjusting. I will not bore you with the details or decision making process, but I believe this was the best choice for me. I did end … More Major Life Update! On Change & Transformation
There is a lot happening right now, lots of emotions swirling around. Some people are anxious and terrified of coronavirus. Some people are angry and infuriated by systemic racism in our country. Some people are sad, some people are mad, some people are feeling both, some people are feeling neither. Responding to both the pandemic … More Come Together: On Celebration & Mourning
When I was 21, I thought my life was over. After a severe manic episode, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder halfway through Year 21. It was obvious something was wrong due to my erratic behavior, but the diagnosis still came as a shock to me. What? Me? Mentally disordered? No way, no how. Surely … More The Best Is Yet To Come: On Hard Things & Dreams
I’m going to law school. Let me say it again and say it louder: I AM GOING TO LAW SCHOOL!!!! Four years ago in Nashville, I decided I wanted to pursue a law degree. For the past three years, I battled debilitating depression and discouraging anxiety. I had mood swings and low dips and dark, … More A Thankful & Delighted Heart: On Non-Plans & Law School
Have you ever been paralyzed by fear? I know I have. When I first moved back from Nashville and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I faced crippling fear and anxiety. Afraid I would always be depressed. Anxious that I would never be able to feel a sense of normalcy again. Afraid I would always be … More Get Up & Follow: On Grace That Moves
“Set an intention.” My friend and yoga instructor said at the start of class. “What do you want to get out of this session?” “Maybe you want to feel joy or peace,” she continued. “Maybe you want to improve in flexibility or mindfulness.” The intention I set for myself was: do not die. Not technically … More Your Heart’s Desires: On Setting Intentions
Lately I have felt pretty hopeless. With all of the chaos surrounding the coronavirus, it is easy for me to feel hopeless because I can’t change/control/fix the situation. I can’t come up with a cure. I can’t tell you when social distancing will be over. I can’t heal those who have the virus. I can’t … More Hold Onto Hope: On Easter Sunday
2019 was a big year. I left my very first adult job, started a new one that I subsequently quit six months later. I became a part-time nanny (again) and a part-time front desk worker at my climbing gym. I began to take the dream of going to law school seriously, took the LSAT (twice) … More 2020: On A New Year + Decade
We are heading into a new decade. That is right — decade. 10 years. Wow. And as we head into this new decade, I can’t help but reflect on who I am, where I have come from, and just how I got to this point in time: 25 years and 4 months, living in Dallas, … More The 10 Year Challenge: On Personal Growth
