Not my dress but such a pretty one! I think you can tell by my face that I was genuinely having fun! As a plus size bride, I was a little anxious to go shopping for my wedding dress. I’ve read the horror stories about bridal shops not carrying bigger sizes, asking brides if they’re [...]
Tag: mental health
A Few Life Updates..
Hi again! I’ve missed this blog! I’m so happy to be getting back to writing more again. The last few months have been wild & there’s a lot to catch up on! A few updates: My sister gets married this week!John & I are under contract to buy a HOUSE! I’m teaching summer school. I’ll [...]
I’ve Been Blogging for Two Years?!
Hey there, I JUST realized that today is the two year anniversary of this blog! I’m so thankful to have a safe space to write & be vulnerable. In a world that can very easily begin to feel dark, this blog provides me with an encouraging community that relates to my content & a fun [...]
Don’t Forget to Celebrate
Hi friends, You are AMAZING! You are kind, intelligent, strong, successful. You’re doing so much & I want you to take a moment & CELEBRATE that. That’s what today’s blog post is about: celebrating. I hope your week is off to a good start so far! We’ve had a lot going on lately & things [...]
Healthy (ish!) Meals for the Lazy Chef
I’ve been trying to think of cooking as a form of self-care recently! I’m quite possibly the laziest person ever when it comes to cooking. I like easy, quick recipes, & even then I might order takeout if I don’t feel like making something. 🤷🏻♀️😂 I’ve been trying to cook at home more recently & [...]
My First Mental Health Counseling Residency Experience
Validated. Supported. Encouraged. Inspired. Motivated. This is how I felt immediately following my first residency experience. There is something so empowering about spending a long weekend with a group of people who share the same goals & values that you do; we all came from different backgrounds & had different stories, but shared a common [...]
Summer Insecurities
Bottom line: it’s a whole lot harder to feel good about your body if you don’t feel good on the inside. Hi there! “Love yourself!” “Love your flaws!” “Your body is beautiful!” How often are we told these things? I’ve said them in previous posts, I’m sure. What we don’t hear as frequently though, is [...]
Mental Health Check-In
Hi there! I started this blog to challenge myself to be vulnerable, so here goes: I’ve been struggling a bit in the mental health department. I’m okay & thankfully I have plenty of established coping skills, but my anxiety has been not so great lately. (Edit: woke up in a much better headspace this morning, [...]
Summer Goals
Hi! It’s summer, baby! It hasn’t fully hit me yet but I think I officially feel the tension starting to leave my jaw. I’ve been studying for a teacher certification test (I passed!!) & working on my grad school coursework. So while “summer break” is relative, I feel thankful to have some free time to [...]
Goals to Set for Yourself That Don’t Include “Lose X Amount of Pounds”
Disclaimer: If you are struggling with disordered thoughts/eating, please see a licensed professional for help. On my worst body image days, my mind goes right back to its default “I need to lose weight” mindset. Big events, summertime, comparing my body to others, clothes shopping, all of these things can really trigger this mindset for [...]
Danielle Delgado 