I’ve always made it a priority to keep my mental health in balance. Even now, as I go through preventative chemotherapy and deal with side effects that impact my mind, I do my best to stay grounded. Your struggles might look different than mine—but your mental health is just as important, and it deserves the same care.
The last three weeks have been incredibly hard. My soulmate, my partner, the love of my life, recently suffered a heart attack. We came so close to losing him. A pacemaker saved his life, and while I’m grateful beyond words, the experience shook us to the core.
During that time, I wasn’t eating right. My thoughts felt scrambled, and I struggled to express myself clearly. It was scary—but I’m holding onto the gratitude of having a second chance. We’re taking each day as a gift and making it count.
Reaching out to my family, friends, and counselor has been a lifeline—my anchor in the chaos. Still, even with support, anxiety has crept in more than I’d like to admit. When life stacks hardship on hardship, that’s normal. That’s human.
Recently, I made a change to my chemo medication, hoping it will ease the impact on my mental health. Sometimes, change is good. Sometimes it’s necessary.
If you’re struggling right now, I see you. Stay strong. Lean into your support system—whatever that looks like for you. You don’t have to do this alone.
