Fighting for joy, one day at a time.
Mental health, physical health, and spiritual health are all beautifully intertwined. As a believer in Jesus, I am called to steward my mental, physical, and spiritual health with wisdom and discernment. One way that I take care of my mental health is by going to therapy regularly. Therapy has been a vital part of my... Continue Reading →
I had been avoiding this dentist appointment for months. I had already rescheduled at least once, maybe twice. Although it was just a routine cleaning, I was dreading it. At that point of my life though, I was dreading everything. To give you a little background, my chronic illnesses were flaring and I was at... Continue Reading →
Covid-19 has turned the world on its head. As more and more businesses close and events are cancelled, life feels as though it has been put on hold. The sick and death tolls continue to grow even as we attempt to perfect this foreign idea of “social distancing”. And good Lord, why is the toilet... Continue Reading →
Hey y'all, Just wanted to give a quick heads up that I'm going to be taking a short hiatus from the blog. I will still be writing and I'll definitely be back soon, but I'm choosing to spend my energy doing other things right now. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore blogging. I just... Continue Reading →
Last week on the blog, I shared one of my personal experiences with medical gaslighting. This week, I wanted to share my best advice on how to be taken seriously by medical professionals. In the dozens (maybe hundreds?) of doctor’s appointments I’ve been to, these ideas have helped me speak up for myself. They don’t... Continue Reading →
Alathia Hayes 