Cincinnati Florist Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey
Katie, a Cincinnati wedding florist and owner of Katie’s Blooms, opens up about her journey with mental illness and shares her story by taking over our Insta today! My journey with anxiety began in high school. I missed A LOT of school. Countless doctors appointments and testing over the years landed me with general anxiety […]
Lauren Shares Her Story for our #SpeakYourMind Series
Lauren, a former Xavier and UC student, shares her story for our #speakyourmind series for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth. I experienced multiple traumatic events in my life as a child that led me to be diagnosed with panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. I have spent 11 years learning how to manage and maintain my […]
I Am a Recovering Perfectionist
While going for a run, I had this thought that I am a recovering perfectionist. I am recovering in this very moment, as I sit on the rocks by the beach and take my time rather than continuing my workout. I am recovering as I take in the view and allow myself to just be. […]
Castin Speaks His Mind for Mental Health Month
It’s #WarriorWednesday and Castin, a local high school senior, is here to share his powerful story as part of our #speakyourmind series for #mentalhealthmonth. (**Trigger Warning**) I did anything to convince my peers/myself that I was just like everyone else. Â My classmates saw right through me, though. Â Whenever someone called me âfaggot/gayâ in any context […]
You Have Grown, And Just Like a Flower, You Will Bloom
by Ivy from Beautifully Simply You  Iâve been thinking a lot lately about growth. We all grow in so many ways, that we often donât even acknowledge. You are doing things today, you once thought were impossible, no matter how big or how small. Maybe you always dreamed of getting your college degree, but […]
Local Mom Celebrates Four Years Sober and Takes Over Our Insta
My name is Sarah. I am a mom to the raddest tiny human on planet earth, an artist, and a female who has survived and continues to conquer my battle with mental illness every day. My mental illness reared its ugly head in grade school, thatâs when I first began being bullied. It continued in […]
The Strength in Speaking Your Truth
For most of my life, I was terrified to tell my truth for fear of being judged, labeled as weak, or ridiculed. For most of my life, I have craved external validation and acceptance from others. During the majority of my past relationships, I was made to feel small after I spoke up about how […]
Cracks of Light Amidst the Darkness
Brianna is sharing her story with us before taking over our IG this Friday! We think she’s so brave and fearless for speaking up and helping others feel less alone! âI grew up in a broken home, always feeling alone, unworthy, and never understanding âwhy me?â As things at home got worse, there was always […]
My Whole World Was Anxiety…
I am a senior at Anderson High School. Throughout my life I’ve had many mental challenges. When I was little my dad passed away and since then I have dealt with extreme anxiety and compulsions. I would be scared all the time of dying or of other people dying and have tendencies to do small […]
Bengals’ #WichitaKid Transforms His Life, Takes Over Our IG
Bengal’s CB, Davontae Harris, is taking over our Gram Story today for #freeyourmindfriday to talk about how he climbed out of a deep depression and self-hate triggered by his environmental setting and home life as a child. Today he’s sharing his story, how far he’s come and where he plans to go next! “My journey […]
