Welcome to Graced with Grit, a space where honesty meets healing, and chaos is met with compassion. I started this blog as a way to unpack the beautiful mess that is mental health, personal growth, and just… life. I’ve spent years learning how to balance softness with strength, and I realized somewhere along the way that just as need to have grit, we also need to have grace. Whether you’re here for reflection, a laugh, or just to feel a little less alone, I’m so glad you found your way here.
A bit about me
Hey there- I’m Grace. Yes, that’s my real name, and yes, it’s kind of poetic considering the name of this blog. I’m someone who has spent a lot of time in my own head- overthinking, over-feeling, and trying to make sense of the chaos that is growing up, staying sane, and holding it all together with duct tape and coffee.
I’ve always been drawn to the “why” behind people; why we think the way we do, why we treat others the way we do, how we cope, and what keeps us moving forward. Mental health advocacy and education isn’t just a chapter in my story, but a commitment to my healing. And while I’m not a therapist (yet… I will begin my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in August 2025), I’ve walked through enough of my own ups and downs to know that healing isn’t linear, and life sure isn’t either.
Why Graced with grit? Why now?
Graced with Grit was born out of one of those late-night “what am I doing with my life” spirals, where you stare at your ceiling and suddenly decide to start a blog instead of going to bed like a normal person. But really, this space came from a need. A need to express, to process, to connect. A place to share the raw stuff, the overthinking, the tiny victories, the not-so-tiny setbacks , and do it with honesty and a sense of humor.
The name felt right. “Grace” is about showing up gently, even when things get messy. “Grit” is about showing up at all- tired, anxious, unsure but still moving. Together, they capture what I think healing really looks like: not polished or perfect, but resilient, human, and real.
what can I expect?
This isn’t going to be one of those “5 Ways to Fix Your Life Before Breakfast” kind of blogs (though I do love a good to-do list). Graced with Grit is more like a digital journal meets honest conversation, a space for me to sort through life’s messiness and maybe help someone else feel less alone in theirs.
You’ll find:
- Mental health tips I’ve learned (and am still learning): small, doable things that make a difference.
- Reflections and journal-style entries thoughts on healing, growing, and stumbling along the way.
- Personal wins and losses; the kind of stuff that doesn’t make the highlight reel but matters anyway.
Some posts might be thoughtful and deep, others might be rambling and real. But all of them will be lead from a place of compassion and honesty. That’s my promise.
thank you
If you’ve made it this far, thank you. Truly. Starting this blog is a little scary, but it feels right. And if anything I share here resonates, makes you think, or just makes you feel seen, then that’s everything I could hope for.
I’d love for you to stick around. Subscribe, drop a comment, or even just silently read from the shadows, you’re welcome here in whatever way feels safe for you. Let’s figure this whole “life with grit and grace” thing out together. Talk soon!
Graced with Grit 