Dear Survivor, You are so incredibly brave. It takes great courage to get out of bed each morning and try to make the most of each day. Some days are hard, you may not even want to get out of bed and if you aren't able to, that's ok. You are still so brave and … Continue reading Survivor Love Letter
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Why I Support The Family Center
When I first remembered that I had been raped, I told a few people that I had met online through the Law and Order: SVU fandom. That was when I first found my voice. I later told a few people in real life. My therapist, a co-worker and a few others. I must say I … Continue reading Why I Support The Family Center
2017 Year In Review
As I get ready to bid 2017 farewell and say hello to 2018 I wanted to write a year in review blog post. I am going to be sharing some pictures from through-out the year. 2017 was a year of struggles, growth, healing, new found strength, loss and finding out who I am and where I want to be in life. Here is to more growth and healing in 2018. ♥Katie Butterfly
Welcome To Hell – Life With Mental Health Issues
I wanted to write a blog post on what it’s like to live with multiple mental health issues. Please note: could possibly trigger. Please read with caution. Welcome to hell. I was introduced to this hell as a 14 year old. I literally fought for my life though, depression, anxiety, suicide attempts etc and I … Continue reading Welcome To Hell – Life With Mental Health Issues
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
Christmas time is here! Jeff and I had a great Thanksgiving. I made Thanksgiving Dinner for the first time. It wasn't much, but to me it was everything. I'm very proud of my accomplishment, however small it may be. Then we watched Home Alone. That just happens to be my favorite Christmas movie! We also … Continue reading It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
Happiness is a Journey Not a Destination
Happiness (and recovery) is a journey, not a destination. I'm not looking for a certain destination. I'm just trying to be the better Katie than I was yesterday. I say "Go forth and be the best YOU that you can be." Choosing happiness isn't always easy. It's so easy to get sucked into the negatives … Continue reading Happiness is a Journey Not a Destination
There is a Time For Everything
To everything there is a season. It's my time for LIFE. My time to be REBORN. My time to HEAL. My time to BUILD on my life. My time to LAUGH. My time to DANCE. My time to THROW OUT the old. My time to HUG and embrace life and all the special people I know. … Continue reading There is a Time For Everything
Confessions Of a Recovered Borderline
Or maybe I was just a girl...Interrupted. Possible Trigger Warning Lately, I've wanted to write more about my experience with Borderline Personality Disorder, how it almost killed me and how I was able to find help and start a new life. Even as someone who has been in "remission" for quite some time this … Continue reading Confessions Of a Recovered Borderline
I Survived Mental Illness and Abuse
Depression. Anxiety. Self-harm. Not knowing if you want to live or die. Afraid to speak up because people don’t understand. This invisible illness is very real indeed. It may be invisible to the blind eye but to those who suffer with it or have family or friends that deal with it, it is a very … Continue reading I Survived Mental Illness and Abuse
Farewell ODC, It’s Been A Journey
Yesterday it was decided that in just a couple months I'll be weaned off having any job coaches at all. I will be getting kicked out of ODC's supported employment services, or as I like to call it graduating and being back to working on my own. It's pretty bittersweet, but this was just the … Continue reading Farewell ODC, It’s Been A Journey
A Shelter in The Time Of Storm
I hear these words and in my mind I hear the hymn we used to sing in church. It also reminds me of The Family Center that has helped give me a voice. And I am reminded that I am never ever alone. Jesus is my Shelter in the Time of Storm. He has been … Continue reading A Shelter in The Time Of Storm
Katie Butterfly Is – Words From My Advocate
I created a special box to put self care items in, or things to make me smile and remember how great I'm doing. My advocate had a few words to describe me and I wanted to share them with you. And apparently I am very determined because she listed it twice. ♥ Katie Butterfly is… … Continue reading Katie Butterfly Is – Words From My Advocate
