I share this with a purpose…

I write this on the other side of an intense, debilitating anxiety episode that lasted two weeks. I decided to share my experience with the intention of being seen, helping to destigmatize and normalize the experience of anxiety, and offering insight about what anxiety can mean and a blueprint for connecting with nature during a crisis. In this post, you’ll find a firsthand account of my experience as well as the ways in which the cosmos, mountains, and blue jays supported and guided me back home to myself. If you are someone who experiences intense anxiety, I especially hope you see yourself in my words and find a sense of connection through them. Have you ever felt so seen by someone else’s story that it brought you comfort? That’s what I’m hoping to offer here.