by Lauren Dow | Feb 21, 2022 | Grief, Happiness, Personal Growth
It’s been two months since Luna died. I’ve experienced grief before, but nothing quite like this. I’m not only grieving the loss of my best friend, but also the loss of a future we were meant to have together. I’m grieving the loss of the...
by Lauren Dow | Dec 9, 2021 | Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mental Health
My therapist suggested for a long time I was bipolar. She encouraged me for over a year to see a psychiatrist for a proper diagnosis and start on medication. Because of my finances, I put it off. But that was only an excuse. The real reason I put it off was that I was...
by Lauren Dow | Nov 15, 2021 | Happiness, Personal Growth, Self Help, Self Love
Learning how to love yourself is a bit misconstrued. Self-love is not herbs, spells, and long bubble baths with candles. Sure, to some extent it could be if that’s your jam. But self-love is so much deeper than what’s seen above the surface. Learning how to love...
by Lauren Dow | Nov 3, 2021 | Happiness, Personal Growth, Self Help
“How do I change my life?” The one question I have asked myself a million times over. I’ve changed everything about my life a million times over. By moving states every year or two, I found a change of scenery. When I sold everything I owned and traveled the world, I...
by Lauren Dow | Jul 26, 2021 | Depression, Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Health
Rome is one of two things to most people. It’s either a gorgeous, historical, romantic country where the food is plentiful and the people are stunning. Or, it’s a black hole of too many tourists wandering around with selfie sticks and you can barely breathe because...