I genuinely enjoy social media. I often worry about saying that because it’s now trendy to exist off the grid, but social media has equipped me with means to connect with both people I’ve met in person, but also other […]
2017 has been the best year of my life. Honestly, everything before moving to Colorado for the summer isn’t very memorable, but my move to Colorado for summer break changed my life forever; furthermore, this time away and on my […]
Looking at myself in the mirror with tears running down my face, I knew I had to make a change. Do I really like climbing? Why am I pushing myself if I am not enjoying it? One thing I love […]
I once lived a life where my prolonged existence deemed improbable. It wasn’t obvious to most, but mental illness slowly deteriorated my existence. The notches on the battery icon hanging over my head slowly winded down until there was one […]
As the plane pulled into the gate in Atlanta, tears began to run down my face. I was overwhelmed with emotion knowing I would be climbing at my former local crags with friends I hadn’t seen in months (and even […]
I never thought that saying no would leave me with so much guilt. I embarked on a pilgrimage to the valley in hopes of climbing my first big wall. My boyfriend, James, wanted to fulfill my hopes by also accomplishing […]
“How are you ever going to climb big walls if you’re not willing to try to learn anything new without giving up?” Harsh reality check. And when I say reality, I can attest that these words slipped straight into my […]
Although vulnerability has helped me more in my recovery than anything else has, I was well aware of the potential negative consequences. I have been in denial that others have taken advantage of me, but this is an open letter […]
Why do I climb? This question comes up every time I near burn out, every time I compare myself to others, or better yet, every time I try to impress someone else. Do I climb solely to climb harder grades? […]
It has come to my attention that although I set attainable goals, I also set insurmountable expectations. I realized that expectations only divert me in the opposite direction of attaining the goals I work so hard to reach. Setting expectations […]
