LIFE LONG STRUGGLEs
Introduction to Life Long Struggles Articles and Resources.
Some struggles aren’t chapters — they’re landscapes we learn to live within. Whether it’s long-term illness, emotional fatigue, the weight of caring for someone full time, or living inside an abusive relationship, this space is here to honor what doesn’t just “go away" but situations we find we have not choice but to live with. There’s no shame in carrying something heavy for a long time. There is deep courage in learning how to carry it with insight, wisdom and support.
You are Not Alone in This.
If you’re facing something that lingers — something you don’t always know how to talk about — you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to walk with you, to listen, and to hold space without judgment. Sometimes we just need someone to be with us in the hard places. I’d be honored to be that person for you.
life long struggles articles & resources
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression & Long-Term Mental Health Challenges
Living with Someone with a Personality Disorder, Narcissism, or Controlling Behavior
Living with Someone with a Personality Disorder, Narcissism, or Controlling Behavior
“Some battles happen silently, every single day.”
Living with long-term mental health struggles can feel exhausting, isolating, and misunderstood by those who can’t see what you carry.
Living with Someone with a Personality Disorder, Narcissism, or Controlling Behavior
Living with Someone with a Personality Disorder, Narcissism, or Controlling Behavior
Living with Someone with a Personality Disorder, Narcissism, or Controlling Behavior
“It’s hard to breathe when someone else controls the air.”
Being close to someone unpredictable or manipulative can leave you constantly walking on eggshells and doubting your own reality.
Ongoing Mental, Physical, or Sexual Abuse
Living with Someone with a Personality Disorder, Narcissism, or Controlling Behavior
Ongoing Mental, Physical, or Sexual Abuse
“When safety is stolen, survival becomes a full-time job.”
Enduring abuse drains your strength, distorts your sense of self, and can make everyday life feel like an invisible battlefield.
Living with Addiction
Living with Difficult Relationships or Colleagues
Ongoing Mental, Physical, or Sexual Abuse
“The root of addiction is complex, the way out takes pure grit and raw honesty.”
Whether you're living through it or loving someone who is, addiction can pull life into cycles of shame, secrecy, and struggle.
Living with a Mental or Physical Disability
Living with Difficult Relationships or Colleagues
Living with Difficult Relationships or Colleagues
“The world isn’t built for every body or every mind.”
Navigating daily life with a disability can be exhausting, frustrating, and deeply isolating — especially when others don’t understand.
Living with Difficult Relationships or Colleagues
Living with Difficult Relationships or Colleagues
Living with Difficult Relationships or Colleagues
“Some wounds aren’t physical — they come from words left hanging.”
Being around toxic or unsupportive people day after day can wear down your sense of peace and self-worth.
Stress & Overwhelm (Coming Soon)
Stress & Overwhelm (Coming Soon)
Stress & Overwhelm (Coming Soon)
“When you feel like you are buckling under the weight of it all.”
Chronic stress and overwhelm can make even simple tasks feel impossible, like life is demanding more than you have to give.
Mental & Physical Exhaustion (Coming Soon)
Stress & Overwhelm (Coming Soon)
Stress & Overwhelm (Coming Soon)
“When rest doesn’t restore you, it’s not just tiredness — it’s depletion.”
This kind of exhaustion runs deeper than sleep, affecting your ability to think, feel, and show up for life at all.
Burnout & Compassion Fatigue (Coming Soon)
Stress & Overwhelm (Coming Soon)
Caring for Someone Else (Coming Soon)
“Even the strongest lights can burn out without care.”
Giving so much of yourself for so long can leave you feeling emotionally numb, hopeless, or disconnected from your purpose.
Caring for Someone Else (Coming Soon)
What It’s Like to Live with High-Functioning Depression (Coming Soon)
Caring for Someone Else (Coming Soon)
“It’s hard to pour from a cup that never refills.”
Being a caregiver often means putting your own needs aside until your body and soul are running on empty.
What It’s Like to Live with High-Functioning Depression (Coming Soon)
What It’s Like to Live with High-Functioning Depression (Coming Soon)
What It’s Like to Live with High-Functioning Depression (Coming Soon)
“Smiling on the outside doesn’t mean healing on the inside.”
High-functioning depression hides behind achievements and routine, making it easy for others to miss how much you're struggling.
Surviving with Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) (Coming Soon)
What It’s Like to Live with High-Functioning Depression (Coming Soon)
What It’s Like to Live with High-Functioning Depression (Coming Soon)
“The past doesn’t always stay in the past.”
C-PTSD can feel like a constant replay of fear, confusion, or shame, triggered by things others barely notice.