image viahello friends ♥ it's hard to believe that just two months ago we got out of school and now summer is over. i don't know about you, but i had this huge summer "bucket list" to complete. one of the things i wanted to do was blogging a lot this summer. i actually had many things written on my list, but looking back; there was a lot on my plate which made things seem nearly impossible. i'm not sure if you've seen my posts on instagram (personal: @madisonlanders), but i have been gone almost all of my summer. road trips, youth conferences, wilderness exploring, summer camps, family/friends hangouts, and even the usual camping trip. this past summer has been the best one yet and i'm still in shock that it's quickly come to an end. if you want to hear more about my summer, comment below and i may do a post on it! as this new season approaches us, it's a time of joy and uncertainty for me. autumn is my absolutely favourite season of all time. it means: being able to wear warm sweaters, ankle boots, and staying in to watch netflix while wrapped in fleecy blankets. what makes me more nervous is the fact that school is here. for some, school may be one of your favourite things. meeting new friends, routine, learning, or looking forward to your new fall makeup look. for me, it's always been a nerve-wracking thing for me. attending a school with hundreds of other people, bad past experiences, and so many other things continue to overwhelm me. as september 2015 continues to unravel and reveal itself to me, a lot has been going on. i'm in the middle of a potential school transfer, recovery for my mental health, and life changes. i feel like i am in this time of waiting, and not knowing the answers makes me very anxious. through this time, i am constantly trying to remind myself that God is the author of my life. He has written my story out like a book and bound it together full of purpose. everything that's been put on my plate, has been given to me because i can handle it. i'm not going to lie or sugarcoat things. it is hard to believe in myself sometimes; actually most times. some days i feel helpless; like i don't have enough strength to get through my day, but those are the times when i call on Jesus. I ask him to give me strength, wisdom, and peace. it is listening to worship, reading bible verses, and talking to people i trust that helps me get through. ladies, He is right there waiting for you to call on Him for help. Thursday, September 10th, 2015 is also World Suicide Prevention Day. I am choosing to speak out about this topic because many close friends of mine have been there. mental illness can be very lonely, and with the stigma around it, it just makes things even more difficult to talk about. i encourage you to help break the cycle by simply being there for them and asking how they're doing. you do not need to know all the answers, but by telling them that you care and will be for them, that's a great step. all you need to do is listen to them. be there for when they need a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on. show them that someone is there. you all matter so much to me. if you ever need support, don't be afraid to reach out. there are people out there who care deeply about you and your well-being. whether it be through a family member, friend, crisis line, teacher, counselor, or someone you trust. tell them how you're doing. you don't deserve to go through this alone. youth in bc - confidential 24hr crisis line and online chat: youthinbc.com kids help phone - confidential, free phone and online chat: www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/home.aspx if you need prayer, i encourage you to fill out my form. you do not need to put any identifying things in the form, simply just a prayer request if you choose. you can access that page here.
you all matter so much to me. i send my love. ♥
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3/5/2016 09:47:09 pm
This was such a beautiful and inspiring post, Madison. <3 Keep it up girly, you got this. :) And can I just say that I'm glad you are comfortable to talk about mental health and whatnot? Sometimes I feel that people are afraid to speak out about it, but I think it would be better if people actually do because hey, one of their readers might need a reminder that they are not alone and that someone does care about them. Which is exactly what you did, so thank you. <3
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