Update From Elizabeth

We haven't really written much lately. I say we because, for those of you who haven't read anything before this, this is a blog that my boyfriend write on because we thought this is something we can bond over.

    This is a way for me to work through my trials and also to maybe help others that come across something similar that I express in this blog or anything I write.

  Now I am a woman with a disability but I find ways to push past that title and show everyone that I am more than that. I have my high school diploma and an associate's and bachelor's degree. This past year has been tough for everyone. My faith in God keeps me grounded now am not perfect by any means. There are a few things I want to clear up just because I do have struggles but I don't let those stop me. I am grateful for those who have shown me love and helped me when was not strong enough to help myself.

    I will say that don't let others limit you. I know as a young adult I was told things like " you won't be able to get an degree" It was not easy but I accomplished it. If you read my post on mental health that is my daily battle but I do get help for my mental health NEVER let social or family feel like seeking help is a bad thing. I said that because I come to form a Mexican Amermica family so I know what it's like. 

Mental health is something that should be talked about openly. I am well aware that in most communities there is a stigma surrounding mental health. 

As many of you know that I have battled with my mental health for a while now. Just last month I reached out to my healthcare insurance to seek more help for myself because I felt that I needed more help than just medication. 

I have been speaking with a psychologist for the past weeks. I have learned that the people in my life affect my mental health. 

What  I would like people in my life, family, and friends to understand is that what happens in my relationship with each and everyone affects me mentally. I am sure that I don't need to mention that as a human race we are social creatures. 

Those of you that don't understand I am a person that enjoys being around others and when it comes to a romantic dating relationship you would that that I would shy away from dating because of what I witness between or because of my disability, NEWS FLASH!!! we all deserve to be HAPPY.  

One thing that I have just learn with in the last two days is that if you are the only one working on your friendship or relationship you have to ask yourself if the other person wants and is showing interest in you and your life if the answer is no then its time to let go.