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My Anxiety Origin Story: How Grief Triggered My First Panic Attack and 20+ Years of Living with Anxiety

Hey friend, I don't usually share my anxiety origin story. Not because it's a secret, but because it's one of those stories that still makes my chest tight when I think about it too long. But I've realized that sharing our origin stories—the moments that changed us—helps other people feel less alone in theirs. So here we go. It all started back in 2003 with the death of my grandfather. Up to that point, I had never lost anyone close to me. This was the first. And it hurt. No

Monique

4 days ago

How to Practice Self Love: 10 Rituals That Work

Hey friend, I’ve been pondering on something and wanted to share with you. It’s about self care. I don’t know about you, but I feel like everyone's out here making it seem like this big ole, grand, Instagram/TikTok-worthy thing. Complete with expensive face masks, exotic bubble baths, and perfectly curated morning routines . And don't get me wrong, those things are nice to see and serve as inspiration. But who is really, genuinely waking up at 5 am, making homemade protein

For Confidence

Monique

Oct 28

Menopause Isn’t a Secret: My Story, My Lessons, and the Power of Sharing

Hey there, beautiful! So... I want to share something with you. It feels so weird to say but I am sick of this topic being taboo because it's natural and its NOT our fault! We deserve to talk about it openly, prepare each other, and make sure the next generation of women isn’t left wondering what is happening to their bodies. So here goes....... I'm in perimenopause. And baby - it's been a RIDE. For the longest time, I felt so alone in what I was experiencing and I bet ot

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Monique

Oct 11

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