This is an amazing page, not only because it is visually beautiful but because you are really so brave! Not many of us have the courage to overcome our situation and work hard towards a better one, but you have made a difference for yourself and look at where you are now - in a happier place. Happy for you, and continue to inspire others!
Chantelle I agree with what MarciLB said... do you realise how strong you sound. All kinds of mental disorders are swept under the carpet because they are little know and people are afraid but many of them can be very successfully managed. I love your bravery and determination. I wish all the very best for the future, you deserve it. Thank you so much for sharing your journalling with us and other out there. Like Lizzy said it may just help someone else who is battling to reach out for help. :D
A beautiful touching layout for a beautiful and touching story. I love this. Thanks for playing along with us at OUAS this month.
This is gorgeous - those flower clusters are just beautiful...& it seems to me from reading this you have a beautiful soul, too....good on you for facing & overcoming such overwhelming obstacles...I'm sure your journaling will help others who also are in difficult circumstances:) Thanks so much for sharing with us at OUAS:):) I'm sure you've already done it, but if not - you can link this to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Once-Upon-A-Sketch/150044095058422?ref=hl ">Once Upon A…Sketch Facebook Page</a> for a chance at our special FB prize!
Do you realize just how STRONG you sound?...You are a beautiful girl and I read in between the lines and I know you will be happy---just take life 1 day at a time...keep scrapping because YOU ARE TALENTED!!! TFS!
Do you realize just how STRONG you sound?...You are a beautiful girl and I read in between the lines and I know you will be happy---just take life 1 day at a time...keep scrapping because YOU ARE TALENTED!!! TFS!
I read your story & I think you'll be o.k. Look at you!!! You are beautiful, You are doing well in this life. Get the house. That will help. Decorate it cheerful & be happy. Beautiful work you do scrapping. Hugs { }
Your lo is breathtaking and your story touching. I've also battled depression, for 50 years, and found the way out of it thanks to a person who showed me how. I only had him for a year but his wisdom will be with me forever. He passed away on Jan. 2003 and, thanks to him, I didn't get depressed and I con go on knowing I will be sad forever but not depressed. Also thanks to him I know that I can be happy and sad at the same time because sadness is not the opposite of happiness, unhappiness is, and I don't have the right to feel unhappy 'cause I must be grateful for all the blessings I still have.
A beautiful layout and inspiring story. Love the distressing and flowers and lovely photo. Keep your chin up and believe in yourself and know that God is always by your side.
I made this layout to enter into this month's Once Upon A Sketch challenge, which the journaling theme is "An event that changed my life". I kept my journaling private on the back of my layout.
I named my layout 2012 because an event that changed my life happened on Nov. 26, 2012. I have struggled with depression and bipolar disorder my entire life and by that day, it was so bad I was suicidal. I had a lot of stressers in my life at that point, and after I went on stress leave (when I recognized the signs that my life was literally teetering on the edge), I made some life changing decisions. After battling deep depression in 2013, I was finally confident enough in myself to make more life changing decisions. Through alot of hard work I continue to move along with my life while I recover. That day in 2012 was an eye opener. I realized that I was not super-woman, I could not work myself silly while battling disorders without medication or doctor intervention. At first I felt like the biggest failure at life, and it was hard to deal with. I ended up transferring to another location within the company I work for, and got a promotion to store manager. I have saved for a down payment on a house by myself and am looking to buy eventually. I realized that I have actually accomplished so much more than I gave myself credit for and for once I really believe the future is looking bright. I will struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, and sleep disorders for the rest of my life, but I am determined to not let it hold me back. I just want to be happy with my life and have no regrets :)
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