Some of you know my daughter Tess personally, and some of you know her via my blog.
Tess also writes an occasional post on her own blog, Sipping’ on Gym and Juice.
Like myself, Tess is extremely transparent. We’ve never been very private people. Sometimes that’s a good thing, other times, we tend to say too much. Mike reminds me on occasion that I don’t need to share everything. 🙂
One thing we both like to do is share our struggles in hopes that it will help others.
It is our hope that we will help others figure out how to maneuver through the struggles they may be experiencing, or perhaps we will simply help others by letting them know that they are not alone.
If you are struggling in any area of your life, you are NOT….
- alone
- bad
- odd
- weird
- abnormal
- unlovabe
- different
- failing
- hopeless
- unsuccessful
- weak
If you are struggling, you ARE…..
- not alone
- you are completely normal
- you are worthy of love
- you are stronger than you think
I don’t care if you’re child is 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or even older, all you ever really want for your child is for them to be happy and healthy. When they aren’t, you want to fix it for them. Sometimes you can’t. Sometimes you can only listen, be supportive, encouraging and love them. Smother them with your love.
You simply can not love too much!
Tess has been struggling with Anxiety for some time. She is very aware of her anxiety and she is taking the necessary steps to manage it. It’s not easy.
I am so proud of how hard she is working to live with anxiety and depression. I wish like hell that I could get inside her brain and take all that anxiety and depression out of there, but I just can’t do that for her. What I can do is love her, and let her know that she will never be alone, she is way more “normal” than she’ll ever know, she is so worthy of love and that she is stronger than she thinks.
I am so proud of her honestly and her vulnerability here.
Her recent Instagram post.
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When Tess told me that the therapist recommended the book, You are a BADASS, I immediately ordered it and this book is awesome!
If you or someone that you know is struggling with anxiety or depression, I encourage you to take the necessary steps to get counseling/therapy.
Do all that you can to let your loved one know that they are not alone, that they are loved, worthy, normal and stronger than they realize.
Love you ALL!
“love the life you live, live the life you love”
As someone who has had depression and aniexty my heart goes out to Tess. It is a form of hell few are willing to talk about. I wish her the best. If it ever does return always remember it will pass!
I stumbled on that book while I was healing from my divorce…excellent read!!!
I so love your honesty! I mean it Love you girly!
Thank you Wendi. I am so sorry to hear you are going through so much. I’m hoping therapy goes well for you and I will definitely keep you in my thoughts. 😘 I will pass that on toTess. I know that she was looking into a weighted blanket. I’ll have her check out the jacket as well. Thank you so much and hugs to you!❤️
Great post. I suffer from anxiety also. I had brain surgery and it incited ten fold. I just found out some great information about it and I’m starting therapy for brain injury at the end of next week. I’d like to pass on some info I just found out about. Have Tess look up grounding for anxiety and the new advances with wearing a weighted jacket. It has worked wonders for people with anxiety. Just thought I’d share something that might help! Tell her good luck and I’m rooting for her 😊
Thank you so much for your understanding Michelle! 😘
I agree that it is difficult for those of us that do not suffer from this to completely understand it, but I also know that watching her struggle with it how very real and stressful it can be.
You are a sweetheart and I’m sorry that your friend has other friends that simply are not willing to empathize. It’s always hard to know what others are going through and we really don’t know until we are in their shoes.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned! 😊Hugs to you!
What a great post!!! I have a friend who suffers from this and a few of our mutual friends act like she should suck it up. It makes me so mad I could scream. I can’t imagine what goes through her head and am glad I don’t have to deal with it and they should be to. It is REAL and it SERIOUS for the person who suffers from it. She does see a doctor and take meds but it is hard for her.
Thanks for a great post and thanks to Tess for sharing. Even if it only helps one person that is huge.