just jacie

7 months later…

hello friends! i first and foremost would like to acknowledge that i have been gone for seven months. but… here i am!

in the past seven months, i have been a busy body with so many ups and downs. i started a new job which i have held onto. that is quite an accomplishment for someone that is bipolar. i have been busy growing. i am finally living my life and enjoying my happiness.

while i’m sorry that i disappeared, im not sorry for these past seven months. these months have only allowed me to grow even more as a person.

i wish nothing but the best for all of you! you will be hearing from me soon..

– just jacie

im proud of you!

welcome back, friends! im here with some midday blogging. im starting my day off with positivity.

sometimes when i am feeling down, i try to recognize all of the progress i have made.

my best advice is that reflecting and acknowledging your growth is an important step within the process. forgive yourself, love yourself, and be proud of yourself! everyone that is out there just taking it day by day, i would say to you that you have come so far. never give up on your growth.

im proud of you all!

– just jacie

this is your story

welcome back all! im switching it up again with some evening blogging this time. we are now entering the beginning of august. this is a bustling time of year.

i am certain that it is a safe assumption that many of you are feeling overwhelmed or overly exhausted. the sweltering heat, kids preparing to return to school, as well as internal struggles.

just remember, this is a part of your story. every single minor or major bump along the way is leading you to exactly where you are meant to end up. i have full faith that the struggles that i personally am facing, are all causing my strength and determination to flourish.

while hardships do occur and what feels way too frequently, i suggest pushing through. the goodness that you deserve is waiting your arrival.

i felt this was a fitting message to share as it is a monday. keep pushing yourselves! this shall be a great week and month!

quickly, i will give a shout-out to my leo’s out there. brooke is a leo and i adore her. make sure to appreciate your august friends!

– just jacie

a past version of you

hello all and welcome back! i am early morning blogging to switch the routine up. i am embracing this perfectly rainy day. i woke up with a positive attitude and hopped right to making some money.

i had a moment to pause while i was running doordash orders this morning and i acknowledged that there was once a time i felt so low that i could barely drag myself out of my own bed.

i choose to be raw and share with you all in hopes that i’m reaching someone that could use this message as well. your past self is so proud of the person you are becoming. all the hardships and struggles that you have encountered have been worth it. you are being led to your purpose, to your happiness, to your future!

instead of being hard on ourselves, we should pause to glance over all the progression from the last few months or years. today is your day! today is a new day to grow. you’ve come so far. keep pushing, friends!

i hope everyone enjoys their weekend.

– just jacie

come back to me whole

hey guys! welcome back. i took a couple of nights off because i was really present within my family time but here i am.

while scanning social media, i ran across this photo. this really resonates within. if you “disappear”, what does that entail? when is it appropriate to disappear and how long is it acceptable for? these are all questions you may be asking yourself. the appropriate answer is unique to each individual. i say disappear until you are whole again. it is okay to take a break from life from time to time.

what coping mechanisms do you use when you want to disappear? are they healthy or unhealthy? sometimes, coming back whole and rejuvenated is what a soul may need. i suggest doing all the things you love or perhaps, trying a new activity.

just remember, only you know how much you can handle in this life. give some thought to checking out and closing for spiritual maintenance, as it could be extremely beneficial.

– just jacie

grateful for my days

today my day started off rocky. emotions were running high and i was extremely emotional. however, the day turned itself around.

brooke and i went swimming and finished the night off with a home cooked meal and some ice cream for dessert.

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today, im grateful that my day was able to be turned around. that may not be much but small progress is still progress. im choosing to be positive about my journey. my support system is amazing. brooke, i love you.

i hope everyone had a lovely sunday!

– just jacie

vanished into thin air…

hello and welcome back! i am back to my late night blogging. firstly, i would like to begin by apologizing for my vanishing into thin air. due to medication changes, mental health struggles, and a lot of work on myself, i am now back and hoping to be better than ever.

in these last few weeks, i felt that showering was a little extra hard and sometimes i would forget to feed myself. i sat and let my thoughts begin to fester essentially allowing myself to just be consumed by my every concerned thought. i have just begun a new medication and i’m feeling a bit better.

the last several weeks have been an emotional roller coaster and my strength has been greatly tested. however, i am here today and still dreaming of one day writing a blog with great importance and relevance.

i hope that you all have been getting your sleep, drinking your water, and taking care of your selves. i never know from one day to the next how i will be feeling, as being bipolar and depressed is an endless battle.

sadly, many do not understand nor will they ever. i often think to myself of all the times in my life that i may have commented on the way someone behaved or presented themselves but now, i have a true grasp of what it is like to always feel different.

my entire life i have always felt different. i never cared for celebrities, cheese, or barbies. i was always “off” but i like to believe in a positive way. i have always had the desire to blaze a trail. i have never felt satisfied to be a part of this generation. i have always had an old soul. i have true appreciation for culture and for life. i can set aside time from my social media. i love experiencing what the world has to offer. i want to change a life, to influence positively, to spread awareness of issues that many have no knowledge of, and to really make a difference,

i will keep dreaming and i hope you do too!

– just jacie

closed for spiritual maintenance

welcome back! i would like to begin by apologizing for the small break i took. i chose to take the holiday weekend to spend with myself. i didn’t take this holiday to drink booze, swim, or grill out. i took my weekend to myself because i have truly been feeling lousy. my medication changes have caused a lot of misery this past weekend.

today is one of those days where i feel defeated in my health journey. i always have stomach pain, nausea, headaches/migraines, as well as other issues. unfortunately, today is one of those days when i have all of thee above.

im keeping this blog post short. i just wanted to keep all of you in the loop. i’ve been closed for spiritual maintenance and for the betterment of myself. i pray for a better day tomorrow.

– just jacie

your peace is more important

welcome back! at last, the start of a holiday weekend. i hope you all will stay safe this weekend. safe from drivers under the influence and from driving yourself crazy.

i second this quote and i feel that it is important to reiterate that it is important to let go. whatever you’re holding onto, it is only causing you pain. therefore, don’t drive yourself crazy trying to understand why or how someone did what they did.

this is a short message this evening! just a friendly reminder that nothing is worth the cost of your mental health.

let it go!

– just jacie

your body is a magical vessel

welcome back! i am going to dedicate this post to all of my insecure friends. it’s been a long winter and with covid.. let’s face it.. we’ve all been eating a “little” extra.

the fourth of july is this weekend. this holiday often entails pool parties. some of your worst nightmares. do you just hate how pasty you are? or that you have thicker thighs?

i am here to remind you that your insecurities are normal. there is not one person that is completely satisfied with their body. we are our harshest critique.

these two photos serve as friendly reminders! your body IS a magic vessel. you are not ugly. your comfort within your own skin is of such importance. give yourself a hug because you have been working extra hard lately.

don’t forget to enjoy those pool parties! wear that top that makes you feel sexy! embrace your flaws. you are all beautiful.

– just jacie