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 So here I am! I'm Maria and I want to share my mental health journey with you! If you couldn't already tell, I love nature. I adore and am so in love with my husband! We have a kiddo that is married to his sweetheart and living over in the UK.I love music, books, movies, TV, crafting, writing, baking, and cooking. I truly believe that every single day is a gift.

Now, to the more personal stuff. I deal with my mental illnesses on a daily basis. I have PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Agoraphobia, and OCD. I want to help end the stigma that surrounds mental illness! I have had over 10 years of therapy, meds, and a great support system. I am so much better than I used to be. I thrive with DBT therapy!

I also have a deep and abiding faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He is my rock. I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and I am so thankful that I do! I am saying this upfront because there will be a lot of talking about Him! I know that people will wonder how I can have such joy and believe in Christ when I have suffered and been through all that I have. Well, I know He is always at my side walking with me and loving me daily.

I am truly happy! I love my life, and I will share bits of it with you all...Good, bad, happy, sad and everything in between!

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