About My Challenge
My first bout of depression that I remember came around the age of 13. It was confusing, scary and frustrating. As I got older, I seemed to come in and out of depression, a LOT.
After my second child, I developed postpartum depression with hallucinations. I thought I was going insane. I had zero support during this time in my life. I had never felt so alone. I was afraid my children might be taken away from me if I asked for help. At this point, I never had a "plan" but I would see myself doing horrific things to myself. This would happen off and on over the years.
In 2017, I was in a car accident. About 9 months after that accident, I welcomed my friend, depression, once again. The accident robbed me of who I was. I could no longer go, go, go. I couldn't dance. I couldn't laugh. Simple tasks hurt so bad. I had a headache for 2 years straight. I suddenly found myself waking with a "plan" daily. Wanting nothing more than to end my pain. The guilt I felt was insane. I was the mother of two amazing children. How could I be so selfish?
Thankfully, I survived those terrible times in my life. Although depression has robbed me of a lot over the years, I would not change a thing. I truly believe that I'm where I am now because of all of this pain and suffering I've dealt with. I celebrate each day with a joy and zest that I know I'd never comprehend without those lows in my past.
Life is truly beautiful every day. 💖
I'm completing 2,000 push-ups in 18 days to raise awareness and funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Please support me as I #pushforbetter from February 11-28.
All proceeds help the Canadian Mental Health Association to support mental illness recovery and foster positive mental health in Canada.
Je vais faire 2 000 push-ups en 18 jours pour sensibiliser les gens et recueillir des fonds pour l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale. En relevant #ledefipushup en février, je me mets #enaction pour la santé mentale. Merci de m’appuyer!
Tous les dons aideront l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale à appuyer le rétablissement des personnes ayant un trouble de santé mentale et à améliorer les résultats en matière de santé mentale au Canada.
Dedicated to: Myself and all of us who've suffered with mental health issues
Supporting CMHA National
Through a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and one territory, CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.
Présente dans plus de 330 collectivités réparties dans toutes les provinces et un territoire, l’ACSM œuvre en défense des droits et offre des programmes et des ressources qui contribuent à prévenir les problèmes et les troubles de santé mentale ainsi qu’à soutenir le rétablissement et la résilience afin de permettre à toute la population de s’épanouir pleinement.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 1 year
| Push-Ups | Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,517 | $20 | Total | 1,517 | $20 |
My Push-Up Progress
Our Team Members
Les membres de notre équipe
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