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Mental Health.

I'll be honest.

I don't have the best mental health as it is and now, having 3 children at home (we have only left once and that was a quick trip to grab food) that I'm trying to "homeschool" plus keep up with housework and keep everyone occupied during this time while trying to keep a proper social distance.. I feel like my mental health is disintegrating even further. I have this immense amount of pressure on my chest, fear taking over even though we have been starting our mornings with peaceful worship music).. I'm struggling and it's evident to me and I want to be as honest, open, and raw as I possibly can. I don't know if anyone else out there is fighting to stay afloat mentally right now, but I am. And this isn't a blog to argue about whether what is going on in the world is right, makes sense, is the appropriate action, etc. This blog is strictly about my survival mentally, physically, and emotionally. We are trying to stay as safe as possible as far as interaction goes; however, that means my mental and emotional health needs an immense amount of focus as well. I can already feel myself getting overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, lonely, and lost. Not something I want nor need right now. My kids deserve better. My soul deserves better.

So, I plan on updating this blog regularly about my feelings, what we are doing as a family, and more. This is going to be an outlet for me. A place to release all of the emotions that are bottled up. 

Quotes help me, so I thought I would share some of my favorites that I'm trying to repeat over and over through the day.

“Take life day by day and be grateful for the little things. Don’t get stressed over what you can’t control.” Anonymous

"Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles, it takes away today’s peace.” Anonymous

“Stress happens when you try to control your life experiences. Relax and remember the only real control you have is over yourself.” Anonymous

I hope you'll join me on this journey of surviving, healing, and growing, despite what's going on in the world around us.. 
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