I have been thinking about writing a blog for a while now. You see, I have been on a journey. We are all on a journey.

I am seeking a life in balance. A life where I am at peace with myself and my surroundings. I have come to realize that to achieve that peace I need to be attentive to my health. Not just the health of my body, but that of my mind and spirit as well.

None of these aspects of self exist in a vacuum. They all interact, they all intersect, and it is in these intersections where the real work of healing is done. And thus… the title of my blog. Intersections.

My journey includes healing from childhood trauma. It also includes coming to terms with the alphabet soup of mental health diagnosis that are along for the ride. Diagnosis of ADHD, PDD (persistent depressive disorder), and cPTSD have shaped much of my life even if I am just now realizing their presence.

My journey also includes exploring my Catholic faith. As I do that I am growing closer to God. I am also coming to terms with harms that have been done in the name of both.

And in my journey I am learning to attune to my body, honor its strength and recognize its limitations.

I will never claim to have all the right answers for anyone else or even myself for that matter. I hope that my experiences and observations can help others on their journeys as much as they have helped me.

-Deb