Even in the Rut, We Are Growing

A reminder that even advocates have hard seasons too

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to shine light on important conversations about healing, resilience, and self-care.

I spend much of my time advocating for these values, teaching best practices, and encouraging others to tend to their well-being. And yet, I want to be honest: just because I talk about these things, doesn't mean I always live them perfectly.

You may have noticed I didn’t post last week, and it’s been quieter around here than usual. The truth is, I've found myself in a bit of a rut lately — feeling stuck, drained, and more unsure than usual.

I debated whether to share this, but I believe that real advocacy includes telling the truth: practicing good mental health habits doesn’t mean you’re immune to struggle. It means you’re willing to keep showing up anyway, with gentleness for yourself.

If you’re finding yourself in a similar place — exhausted, uncertain, or simply overwhelmed — I want to remind you (and myself):

• It’s okay to pause.

• It’s okay to fall short of your own expectations.

• It’s okay to be both the helper and the one in need of help.

Rest is not a failure. Silence is not a failure. Healing is not linear.

If you’re craving more encouragement, I’d love to invite you to a special conversation happening later today. I’ll be joining Leslie Weirich on LinkedIn Live at 11 AM Eastern to talk about mental health, resilience, and what it really looks like to keep going when life feels heavy. You can join us here.

It’s a conversation I know I need — and maybe you do too.

I'm grateful to still be here, still learning, still trying. Thank you for giving me — and yourself — permission to be human.

I’ll be back soon with more to share, but for now, I’m honoring the pause.

Wherever you are right now, you are not alone.