Planner Setup! | Self Care Journal | My Story | June 2024 

Bless you, Casey! ❤

Casey, thank you. I received your email and had to find this video. Last summer I stopped everything…planning, walking my dog, caring about almost everything. I have 4 daughters who longer speak to me and all had babies in the span of 5 months. Depression hit me hard. I don’t drink because their father is an alcoholic and I didn’t want that stigma. I chose food to make me happy. A few months ago God sent me another person who is going through estrangement. To talk to them is so eye opening and let me know I’m not alone. I’m now back to my Bible and know that God has me on this journey to help other people experiencing this. He is a wonderful God and everything is in His time. I’m back to planning and will be ordering your self care line and stickers. I will add you to my prayer list also…alone time with Him is amazing. Thank you for sharing your story…and so grateful you are ok and on your way to amazing things!

Thank you for this video. Through this vulnerability you’re such an inspiration. You’re salt & light in this world Casey. Thank you again. 😊. I love that cover!!!

Mama! No shame and I’m glad you did what you needed to do for yourself and your babies! Sometimes you have to hit rock BOTTOM to let the good Lord do HIS work. Then you’re HERE telling your story! 🙌🏾

I’m glad your doing better and thank you for being transparent!

[({HUGS})] You are stronger than your weakest moments and being so vulnerable to all of us says so much for the person you are…! Please never think you are alone 🥰

so glad you got the help that you needed

Awe! 😢Sending you love and hugs. Life and living is so hard. You never have to apologize or feel bad about what you went through. God has a way of working things out for us. I am glad you are ok and on the road to recovery. Praying for continued better days for you and your boys.🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

I won't give up on you. Keep your head up and one foot in front of the other.. Thank you for your transparency, it is much appreciated. I wish you mental happiness and health moving forward.

Bless you for sharing your story. Keeping working on you for you! 🤍

So glad you’re better and thank you for your testimony. You are helping so many others. God has you on the track you’re meant to be on. Always praying for you.🙏🏽

I’m soooooo glad that you got the help that you needed! Thank you for sharing your testimony with us. ❤️

Oh my sweet girl…I think I’m the last one who said you sounded depressed. BEEN THERE. So proud of you for getting help and for your transparency. Our stories are SO similar. I ended up getting help and eventually became a counselor.

Thank you for sharing your journey!

You just saved lives. ❤

Thank you for your story and testimony. God knows you and heard your public Praise! Stay strong ❤

Thank you for sharing your story Casey. Proud of you for getting help. You are not alone. Sending hugs to you x

Casey, what a testimony. God is with you and will see you through this. We are all rooting for you. Take care of yourself!

You have nothing to be ashamed of sweetie❤. I appreciate you sharing your story.

Thank you for sharing your story and testimony.

I’m glad you were strong enough to let go and get the help you needed. Please always take the time to get the rest and help you need. ❤

Girl please! You have absolutely NO reason to feel ashamed or guilty! You are truly an inspiration to a lot of people! Thankfully I've never been through anything as traumatic as you have but I have been through my own kind of $%#! as has every other person on this planet. I'm so happy you got the help you needed!!! And I'm so glad to hear you say that it's all God! The world needs more of us saying that for sure!!! Looking forward to see where this new and improved you goes! Love you!!! ❣❣❣❣❣

No condemnation l, no judgment. Thanks be to God fir your obedience in getting the assistance you needed. Your testimony is encouraging to those of us who need it. Thank you for your transparency. Coloring is therapeutic 😌

You had a lot of things to deal with in your life dear . Do not be embarrassed, telling your story will help you and others . We all are humans. You should be proud of yourself.(I am) You didn’t go down your moms path , you got help ( that’s a win) ! Stay strong 💪 and you will be there for yourself and your boys .

I completely understand the self-medicating! I’m in a similar situation…just with the self-medicating. Much love! There is nothing shameful in what you’ve experienced.

This is my first video of you and it was so powerful!! What an awesome video to start my Monday on. It's full of hope, encouragement, and restoration!! Ain't God good!! This Alabama girl will be praying for you!! ❤

So glad you are back. I am glad that you got the help you needed and deserve. As far as self care honestly I did not know much about it until over the last few years because I was busy taking care of others and not making time for myself.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are a beautiful strong woman that God created.

Sending you love through this journey. Thank you for sharing. And yes to a self care planner/ journal. I have memory keeping in it, tracking my mood, checklist of daily tasks that make me happy ( walking in nature, creating,) wins/ small victories of the day, goal setting and tracking! Xoxo

Thank you for sharing your testimony. God is good!! I agree… the coloring sheets are helpful… I’ve been coloring all my life… still do! And some of the adult coloring books are overwhelming. You’re awesome! I pray God continues to strengthen you 🥰💯🙏

Litterally sat crying watching this whilst you pour your heart out! There is no shame you just needed help!! I ended up in hopital for 2 days 10 years ago when i took and overdose, my family still dont know what i did, i felt hopeless. I take Sertraline for anxiety and still really struggle, apart from work i avoid going out because i feel so ashamed of the 50lbs i am overweight. Casey you have the most beautiful soul and if every you need a chat you can message me, im 4000 miles away but only seconds in a message. Much love to you x

I'm praying for you,I'm going through the same thing with my sister, Depression is real, and with love and family support, you will get through this. Praying for your strength and patience as you go through your new normal.

Thank you so much for your testimony. I suffer from depression also. My mom and brother were bipolar and had severe depression. I also recently found out that my youngest who is 15 has depression and has been cutting and will be seeing a therapist next week. I appreciate your transparency and will be praying for you and your family. Keep up the good work.

OH EM GEE...you are most def a God send. I mean that whole heartedly. And coming from someone that has literally struggled with mental health entire life, this came right on time. I'm 50 now. I had always thought mine had stemmed from a "situation" that occurred when I was 8yo, and back then; everyone just kept things "hush hush", so to speak. You know, just sweep it under the rug and just forget about it. And now that I'm older, and looking back, its like they were more worried about what everyone would think or say about them, rather than get me the helped, I truly needed. Not only did it effect me on so many levels with what happened, I also realized it effected my trust in the ones that were suppose to protect me, if that makes any sense. And not in the exact same way, but of lot of our story is alike. Although, I had turned to narcotics to self medicate, cause tbh, at the time, id much rather had felt numb than to feel what i was feeling sober. I didn't start off with the mindset of let's self medicate. I had had an accident and the Dr's had put me on pain medications, muscle relaxers, and then a Valium to sleep at night. And I cant speak for all drugs, but pain killers are very easy to get addicted to...one leads to two, then three at a time, then before i knew it I was taking 5 at a time just to get out of bed and be able to function for the day. Until one day, I had decided enough is enough, I NEED HELP!! Now, don't get me wrong, oh I tried many times to quit on my own, but when have easy access to it, it's very hard. Not to mention, pain killers don't just effect you mentally, it effects you physically, as well. And, that's putting it lightly. The withdrawals literally make you feel as If you're were dying, and sadly, there were numerous times... I wanted to....just so I wouldn't hurt anymore. What people fail to tell you, is when you coming "down" off the drugs, any and all the past hurts or trauma you've experienced, play like a broken record over and over like its stuck on repeat, then you start feeling unworthy and useless, and no one cares about you. Luckily, I was able to get the right help I needed, but it wasn't an easy road. I dint know if it was because I was using narcotics to self medicate, even tho I had a legit script for, the facility I was sent, showed no compassion. Tbh, I felt worse after being admitted than I did before I ever went there. I'm not saying, I wasn't suppose to be held accountable for choices and actions, but if you choose to work in the mental health profession, you should never make the patients feel as if we were just a waste of your time. And not yrying to toot my own horn, but I VOLUNTEERED to seek health. I was not court ordered, matter of fact, when I went in fir my evaluation its almost like they didn't believe me. Like who would say "I'm taking this, this and this...in these amounts...and its gotten wat out of hand. .I NEED HELP!!"...if they didn't. IDK it might just be me ..but I would never. Remember I was raised on "sweeping it under the rug and forget about it". But I will say, out of the horrible experience I had with said hospital, I was sent to the best pyscharist and therapists....ever!! And I found out that my trauma had actually started way before my 8yo situation. And not only that, I was correctly diagnosed and prescribed the correct medications to help me to not just deal with but help me heal from my past. MENTAL HEALTH IS REAL. I was diagnosed with PTSD-C, depression, anxiety, social phobia (which is social anxiety), and I'm also ADHD. I was diagnosed when I was younger with the ADHD, but i only took my meds when I working. So when my hubby said I didn't have to work anymore, I didn't feel the need to take it, boy was I wrong. I literally drove my hubby crazy cause I would start so many tasks and get distracted and not finish them, then he could not understand WHY I'd be so exhausted at the end of the day, cause I'd never complete anything. But, I can happily say, things have went in a Different now. And I'm starting to feel.....well like ME now!! Thanks for sharing your story. I was one of those watching through tears, cause it def hit home for me. And, I'll most def be getting one of your self care journal set ups. I know there's other out, even one just recently got released, and they are probably great.....but they just didn't fit in with my self care needs like yours does. Also, I LOVE to color, to this day, myself. I hope you have a blessed rest of the day....and I added you to my prayer list, cause i know from personal experience.. .any and all prayers helps❤❤❤❤❤❤

I didn't know any of this was going on but I am so proud of you for getting help and sharing your story!! And great job figuring out a way to make your mental health a priority. Im rooting for you!!

OMGosh I didn't see that email, I am so sorry I didn't get to let you know I am praying for you. I have missed you on here and was wondering where you have been my friend. I am so glad you took care of yourself and did what was needed for you. God is with you and get you through all of this and I love you!

Sending love and strength your way. I missed you but thought you were busy with orders or just decompressing. I’ve been here with you since your first video. I wasn’t subscribed then but I always watched, so I consider you a friend. I’ve got you and will continue to lift you up in prayers. Love you.

I thank you for being brave to tell your story. I am in a situation where I am being treated disrespectfully by my family. feel hopeless, helpless, and that things will never change. thank you for telling your story.

Hugs 🥰🥰

Congratulations 1. You have taken the first step towards your wellness. 2. You need to stop stating it’s shameful. You have a medical condition. Drug overuse and mental disorders are medical conditions just like high blood pressure and diabetes. Continue with your treatments. I have worked, as a nurse with individuals with both addictions and mental disorders and the I always tell them do not be a shame. The shame is not helping yourself. I am very proud of you, even though we haven’t met. God bless you and your boys

Casey, I hope you dont mind but I sent you a message on Instagram. May it find you healthy and you move forward on your quest for better health