I’m Brooke! Creating a blog has been on my mind for awhile now. I have found that I am able to express my thoughts and feelings more in depth through writing. Being able to see what I am thinking and feeling helps not only myself, but others, understand what is going on inside my head.
In 2011, right after I turned 17 and right before my senior year of high school, I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. She was born in 2012 and with the help of my amazing support system, I graduated and went on to earn a degree in medical billing and coding/healthcare management. In 2014 I met my ex husband and in 2016 we welcomed our son into the world. We got married in 2019 and a year later, separated and divorced. As with any co-parenting relationship we have our differences in opinions, but we get on very well.
As with a copious amount of the population, my mental health is my greatest struggle. I was diagnosed with Anxiety in July of 2013 when I was 19. In December of 2018 I was diagnosed with Anxiety induced Depression. I still struggle, even years later, to fully explain to others how I feel during an episode.
I really hope that I am able to help/influence someone who may be struggling with something similar in their life. Rather it be co-parenting, Depression, Anxiety, self love/worth, or maybe you just need a good read to make your day better.
Remember: It’s Okay Not To Be.
