For a homework assignment this week I was asked to to make an Identity chart. To name factors that make up who I am. Of course I wrote down woman, mother, wife. The assignment also challenged me to think about all the parts, good and bad, that make up me. I like to think of myself as a climber, leader, teacher, friend. But then there were those negative words that kept coming to mind. ADHD, depression, anxiety. Words that I hate to admit that play such a key role in my life. But those are words that should be recognized and normalized. So today, on #worldmentalhealthday I’ll put some focus on those words and giving myself some grace.
The other day I took this picture so I could text my daughter and ask her if my hair looked ok. But that got me thinking. If I thought it looked good, if I was feeling my best, why did I need approval before I headed out. So here I am sharing it, cheery grin, crooked glasses and my attempt at mermaid hair, so that I remember next time the only validation needed is my own♥️
