How to be a friend to someone going through mental health struggles or healing

"An old friend who has seen you evolve is an undeniably valuable connection. They always want to hear your raw and unfiltered truth - whether it's about a down moment or a victory. They know how hard you have worked to fully say goodbye to the past and move into a more vibrant life. Yung…

Counseling: Where to Start

"It is not about being fully healed and then starting your life, it is about embracing healing as a lifelong journey while allowing genuine connections to organically emerge along the way." Yung Pueblo art by SarahxDesign Cover art by SarahxDesign (@sarahxdesign) Motivation for Change In preparing for this post, I reached out to one of…

New Series: Mental Health Awareness Week!

"You cannot build a deep connection with someone who is disconnected from themselves." Yung Pueblo Series: Mental Health Awareness Week This week I am hosting a 5 day series on the blog for mental health awareness. Every night this week I am posting a new blog at 7pm central time! We will be discussing where…

My Reflections During Lent

“To sabbath is to observe what God does when you’re not doing anything.” Manuel Arteaga These past 6 weeks have been a time of intentional withdrawal from the daily routines of social media scrolling and seeking discernment over distraction. For Lent this year I gave up social media during the week. At first, it was really…