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"Self-preservation is a full-time occupation." – Ani DiFranco

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Grey Street

A song by Dave Matthews Band offers a hauntingly real description of depression and I start to see colors come back into focus.

#jerkbrain, depression, mental health, self image

I did a (15K) thing!

It was an ugly race, but it felt good to finish strong. It also made me consider the difference between doing my best and doing the best I know how.

anxiety, depression, exercise, jerk brain, mental health, running, self image

So, what do you do?

I’m trying to figure out who I am separate and apart from my job. And, that’s a big deal when you’re trying to make small talk.

career, depression, imposter syndrome, jerk brain, job, mental health, pretending, self image, what to say

Thoughts on courage

What does it mean to be courageous? Can I have courage and still be scared?

#jerkbrain, anxiety, career, depression, mental health, self image

Poster girl with no poster

People tell me that I’m a role model, but for what exactly? Exploring what it means to be perceived as a leader worth emulating.

#jerkbrain, career, imposter syndrome, mental health, pretending, role model, self image

Dialog with Jerk Brain

Here’s an insider’s view of an extended volley between me and my Jerk Brain. It isn’t pretty.

#jerkbrain, depression, mental health, pretending, self image

Enough about you, let’s talk about me, me, me!*

Depression is all about itself. As humans, that’s tough for us to process, but critical for us to understand.

depression, mental health, self image, what to say

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