One Year Anniversary

Happy 1st anniversary to Dancing Through Anxiety! I can't believe it but today marks one year since I published my first blog post!! It's crazy to think that I have been publishing my thoughts for you all to read for an entire year now. When I first thought of starting a blog I thought that I would maybe make a few posts and a few people would read it. I've made 38 posts (not quite one a week but I'll take it) and have had readers from all over the world. I have found so much help and healing from writing these posts and connecting with other people in similar situations or people wanting to support those in similar situations. Am I where I thought I would be at this point in time? Absolutely not. Am I learning to be okay with that? Absolutely. 

 I've finally entered a part in my mental health recovery that I feel like I am finally healing from my grief, I have somewhat of a grip on my anxiety/depression, and am hopeful and encouraged that I will one day lead the life that I have always envisioned for myself. I honestly mean it when I say none of this would be possible without all of you. When I started my blog I never imagined the community I would build that I could reach out to for support any time I needed it and lend support to as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you that read my posts. Thank you for your encouragement, your belief in me, your empathy, and your love. You all inspire me and help me want to keep on fighting. Thank you doesn't even seem like a strong enough phrase to express my gratitude but I hope you all truly understand how much of an impact you have made on my life. I love you all and can't wait to continue this journey of blogging with you! šŸ˜Š

 Until next time. šŸ’œ

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  1. UnknownFebruary 28, 2018 at 5:43 PM

    Happy one year blog-a-versary! I am so proud of how you and your writing have grown over this year. Keep dancing, even when it’s only over a laptop keyboard. ❤️ Mom

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    1. Christy GentaFebruary 28, 2018 at 9:59 PM

      Thank you mommy, couldn’t do this without you! Love you so much ❤️

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