What first began as a quiet poem and a labour of love written for my children in moments of stillness and self-reflection has grown into something far greater than I ever imagined. A story born from deeply personal experiences found its way into the hearts of others, becoming something beautifully universal. A reminder that our stories, no matter how small, have the power to touch lives.
I never set out with the intent to become an author. I was simply a mom writing from the heart, seeking to make sense of my own struggles. But the more I wrote, my words began to carry a message larger than my own story, a message that eventually became a published children’s book. It emerged from a place of pain and love, from depression and hope, and with a simple wish that my children would always know that mental illness is not something to fear, that they are never alone, and that they are never to blame.
Through my journey, I have come to understand the quiet, transformative power of storytelling and how words can turn pain into purpose and vulnerability into connection. Writing, both in my blog and in my book, has taught me that in sharing our truth, it creates space for others to see themselves, and that healing begins through honesty and compassion.
Today, on National Author Day, I celebrate not just the act of writing, but the courage to speak openly, to honour both struggle and love, and to remind ourselves that by sharing our stories, we will break the silence together.
#nationalauthorday #treatmentresistantdepression #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalillness #wellbeing #writing #author #blogger #childrensbook #wheredidmommyssmilego #pride #gratitude
YouAreEnough 
👏💜👏
LikeLiked by 1 person