Mental Health Real Talk
Depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, boundaries, emotional overwhelm - without pretending you’re fine.
💬 Let’s Get Personal
Get to Know the Author
Hey, I’m Jess — a proudly queer, neurodivergent human with an awkward presence and a lot of feelings. For years I felt like I’d missed the memo: overthinking, masking, burning out, starting over (more times than I’d like to admit). Eventually I stopped trying to fit the script and decided to flip it.
No toxic positivity. No five-step fixes. Just real talk about what it actually takes to heal, grow, and find your way - even when life is messy.
This blog is me - in all my awkward, oversharing, healing glory.
💬 Let’s Get Personal
Get to Know the Author
Hey, I’m Jess — a proudly queer, neurodivergent human with an awkward presence and a lot of feelings. For years I felt like I’d missed the memo: overthinking, masking, burning out, starting over (more times than I’d like to admit). Eventually I stopped trying to fit the script and decided to flip it.
No toxic positivity. No five-step fixes. Just real talk about what it actually takes to heal, grow, and find your way - even when life is messy.
This blog is me - in all my awkward, oversharing, healing glory.
The Mission
At The Purple Owl, we believe mental health conversations shouldn’t feel like a performance, because healing isn’t a show.
This space is for anyone who’s been masking too long, overthinking everything, and trying to heal in silence. It’s for the ones who’ve lost people while growing and maybe lost themselves along the way, too.
If you’re trying to reconnect with your body, your story, your purpose… this space was made for you.
“Start the conversation. Rebuild the trust. In yourself. In others.
In the idea that healing can be honest, weird, and even a little fun.”
The Mission
At The Purple Owl, we believe mental health conversations shouldn’t feel like a performance, because healing isn’t a show.
This space is for anyone who’s been masking too long, overthinking everything, and trying to heal in silence. It’s for the ones who’ve lost people while growing and maybe lost themselves along the way, too.
If you’re trying to reconnect with your body, your story, your purpose… this space was made for you.
“Start the conversation. Rebuild the trust. In yourself. In others.
In the idea that healing can be honest, weird, and even a little fun.”
What You’ll Find Here
This blog covers all things mental health and self-growth - honest stories, gentle tools, and community conversation without the toxic positivity.
Healing & Self-Trust
Rebuilding the relationship with yourself after people-pleasing or perfectionism.
Awkward Personal Growth
Speaking up, setting boundaries, and being seen - even when your inner critic is loud.
Self-Improvement Tools
Journal prompts, reflection questions, and mindset shifts (no cookie-cutter advice).
Community Conversations
Breaking cycles, embracing weirdness, and reminding each other we’re not alone.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog covers all things mental health and self-growth - honest stories, gentle tools, and community conversation without the toxic positivity.
Mental Health Real Talk
Depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, boundaries, emotional overwhelm - without pretending you’re fine.
Healing & Self-Trust
Rebuilding the relationship with yourself after people-pleasing or perfectionism.
Awkward Personal Growth
Speaking up, setting boundaries, and being seen - even when your inner critic is loud.
Self-Improvement Tools
Journal prompts, reflection questions, and mindset shifts (no cookie-cutter advice).
Community Conversations
Breaking cycles, embracing weirdness, and reminding each other we’re not alone.
"You're not broken. You're burnt out from surviving in a world that doesn't meet your needs."
"Growth doesn't have to look polished to be powerful."
"Rebuilding trust doesn't start with others. It starts with you choosing not to abandon yourself again."
"You're not stuck. You're just growing roots. Hang in there - some days are just dirt and water."
"Turns out, rock bottom has a pretty decent Wi-fi signal. So I stayed awhile and blogged about it."
"Sometimes the silence is healing and lonely at the same time."
"You're not mean for setting boundaries. You're just finally done lighting yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm."