choosing mental health over money

photos by Kait.Cole Photography

This summer I chose my sanity over my savings account.

And I would make the same decision a million times over.

I needed this. To breathe, to be outside, to spend my days working with kids, not worrying about corporate BS. To see my friends, my family, dip my toes in Lake Michigan and hammock by Reeds Lake.

I no longer dread waking up and going to work, have nightmares about the office, or have a knot in the pit of my stomach. I’m not constantly on the verge of tears, or obsessing about the things I can control (my nutrition.)

I’m simply living. And loving it.

Sure, my savings account loathes me, I’m not “established” and I haven’t put on a pair of dress pants in 4 months. But guess what? I’m happy.

And that, that is what matters. Because I’m a better person to everyone when I’m happy (including myself).

To anyone out there who also feels trapped in a bad situation – you can find a better solution. Don’t make yourself suffer for too long. Find different solutions and get creative. But don’t give up on yourself and stay put. Your mental health is WORTH IT.

And, if you’re reading this I beg of you, PLEASE do not ask me what I’m doing this fall…because guess what?

I don’t know yet.

What I do know is that I’ll figure it out…because I always do.

[on that note I’m out of here]

Much love,

Maddy

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