My Journey Through Mental Illness Believe me. I know the implications of using the phrase “mental illness,” and I use it with much caution. I also know […] Read More
I’m Not Who I Used To Be Hey there. It’s Maria. And it’s been a while since I’ve written a post that comes straight from my heart. One that’s […] Read More
What I Learned From Letting Myself Burn Out, Part II I have a confession to make. If you’ve read Part I, you may remember that I recounted a time I struggled with […] Read More
If You Could Stop Catcalling Me That’d Be Great I don’t usually post things like this, because I try to stay away from controversy, but I’m upset and am not known […] Read More
Morning Devotional: You’re Worth More Than a Sack of Potatoes “I am a healthy daughter of God who doesn’t need to fit into the narrow box of the world.” I remembered about […] Read More
You Don’t Have to Put So Much Pressure on 2018 This time of year always freaks me out. “Okay, it’s a new year, Maria,” I say to myself. “A new beginning. A […] Read More
Here’s What My Anxiety Looks Like You know, I talk so often of all the good and positive things that can come from working through your mental turmoil, […] Read More
That Dang 10 Pounds I don’t usually post videos, but I had something to say, and not enough gumption to write it out. So, here we […] Read More
I Can’t Travel. I’ll Get Fat. “The world will tell you how to live. Don’t let it.” – Shauna Neiquist, Present Over Perfect The Dieter’s Meal One time, […] Read More
When You’re Finally Set Free From Guilt and Sorrow It’s been a while since I’ve written, but for good reason. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may know […] Read More
Reckoning With The Strongest Force on Earth. Love. I don’t usually talk about dating or my personal life in that regard on here. For good reason. There’s nothing more awkward […] Read More
What It Means To Take Care of Your Body (and Then Some Amazing Pesto) If I’ve learned anything from these past couple of weeks, it’s that you need to treat your body with love, kindness, and […] Read More