Welcome to July: Healing, Humor, and Growth
We made it, the halfway point of the year, the season of backyard barbecues, late sunsets, and sweaty but sweet days. But for me, July is more than just a flip of the calendar.
It's July, which means I've made it another month with BPD, another month loving someone who sees me, and another month of sharing my story with the world. This month, I want peace, play, and maybe a little chaos — but the healthy kind.
July Intentions
Prioritize My Healing (And Stop Ghosting My Therapist)
Yes, I know — healing isn’t linear, but it sure as hell is easier with a therapist. So this month, I’m recommitting to consistent therapy, even when I think I can “fix myself.” Even when I feel fine. Because healing isn’t about being fine — it’s about being whole.
Grown My Relationship with Love and Intention
Eric and I are in that beautiful messy space of learning each other. This month, I want to nurture that — with presence, honest communication, laughter, and the ability to say “I’m sorry” and “I love you” in the same breath. Bonus points if we make it through hosting our Christmas in July party without a passive-aggressive moment over who forgot the ice.
Show Up for My People
I’m making it a point to be the friend who answers the phone, shows up to the birthday, checks in “just because,” and remembers the hard anniversaries. Presence matters. And I want to be more present, even when I’m hurting.
Finish Editing The Borderline Between Us
My book baby is growing up. This month, I'm deep-diving into edits and gathering beta readers who can hold my story with care and honesty. It's terrifying — but also thrilling. This book is my heart, raw and cracked open, and I want to give it the chance to become what it’s meant to be.
Stay Consistent with My Blog and TikTok
Daily posts. Small reflections. Snippets of truth. I want to stay consistent, not for the algorithm, but for me. To remind myself that I can show up even when I’m tired, even when the world feels like too much.
Move My Body with Kindness (and Run That 5k)
I'm lacing up my sneakers and running my first 5K since 2018. Not to punish my body, but to celebrate it. To prove to myself that I can still do hard things — even sweaty ones that require a sports bra with actual support.
Lock Down Travel Plans + Embrace Family Time
Eric and I are finalizing our August and October trips, and I’m making space for vacation time with my family — to be fully present, especially with my nephew. I want to build core memories, not just scroll through them later on someone else's phone.
This month is about healing, humor, and growth. About showing up. About softness and strength. About holding space for the chaos — but only the kind I choose.
July, I’m ready for you.
Let’s do this.
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🖤 If you’ve made it another month with BPD, or through heartbreak, or just surviving being a human in this wild world — I see you. Let’s make July about peace, play, and progress — with a sprinkle of chaos, just to keep things interesting.
Let me know in the comments: What are your July intentions?
