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
Tag: mental health
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
Open Letter to my Attacker
Trigger Warning. I found this open letter that I had written 4 years ago when I first started dealing with my nightmare. I found it to be so raw and empowering and wanted to share it! _____________ My hopes in writing this letter is to let go of the pain, get my feelings out and … Continue reading Open Letter to my Attacker
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
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
Show Me How Big Your Brave Is
SURVIVOR LOVE LETTER TO MYSELF. Dear Katie, You're not broken or damaged, you are just a little bit bruised. Bruises heal. You are proof of it. You spent years going through hell with your mental illnesses, your self harming and your attempted suicides. The scars healed, and you lived. For some reason you were put … Continue reading Show Me How Big Your Brave Is
MHAM: Jamie’s Story
My dear friend has agreed to let me share her story with you for Mental Health Awareness Month. ************************** "I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in an area referred to as the Copper Country. I was in 6th grade when it all began. I started getting really depressed, but my dad didn't … Continue reading MHAM: Jamie’s Story
