Meet Gina G!   (That's me.)  

Join me on my journey of resilience and hope as I navigate through life's challenges.          I want to inspire you to see that if I can overcome the obstacles I've faced, so can you. Strength comes from within!

Having a mental illness diagnosis and a substance use disorder isn't abnormal. People all over that world combat and learn how to cope with this life every single day. It's doable. You CAN do it. You've got this. I promise.

Author Information The author of the work is A. Every year, millions set New Year resolutions with high hopes for transformation. Yet, by February, many abandon these goals, feeling discouraged or overwhelmed. The problem is not with the desire to improve but with the idea that change must happen in a sudden, dramatic burst tied to a calendar date. Real growth does not follow a strict timeline or a single moment of motivation. Instead, it unfolds as a continuous journey towar

I think Christmas Eve service is my absolute favorite church service of the entire year. My favorite part is when the little ones get up there and sing their hearts out. This year has been full of blessings for me. There have been a lot of challenges, legal and medical, but I'm going to come through to the other side even better because of the lessons. 2025 was my year is what I had said and, in a way, it was. It was full of miracles, growth, and the most significant and genu

If you can't call, I WILL

I was honored to receive a request from an organization that wanted to know if I would like to add their website to my resources list. If...

When you read this title, you probably think that it's a bit ambiguous. But, I'm starting to learn that what matters isn't necessarily...

Trigger warning... SI/attempt If you need help, please reach out to a loved one or call 911 immediately. Somebody's out there that will...

As I begin this post, I'm reflecting on when I first recognized the need to take responsibility. I'm uncertain about the exact moment. It...

Addiction is a complex issue that affects not only those who suffer from it but also their families and communities. The phrase "I can...

No SHOULDA, WOULDA, COULDA Years ago, I adopted a policy, so to speak. I attempt to abide by it on a daily basis, and I try to pass it on...

Living with mental illness can often feel like walking on a tightrope, especially on days that appear to be good. You might wake up to...

Anger is a natural emotion, but when it escalates into rage, it can feel like a storm that’s difficult to control. Unchecked rage can...

Even when life is 'okay', sadness can strike. Having comorbidities can be such a struggle. The diagnoses that I have create serious...

Here's a little something for your Wednesday morning.

I’m not sure why I feel compelled to write this post right now, but maybe someone out there needs to hear it. There are a few kiddos with...

Start the weekdays off feeling positive!!

Start the week off right. Be grateful.

Life is filled with a kaleidoscope of experiences that shape who we are. From early childhood dreams to heartwarming family memories,...

In a world that can feel chaotic and overwhelming, finding purpose can often seem like searching for a needle in a haystack. Yet, I’ve...