For a long time, I looked like I had everything together.
I was responsible. Capable. Doing what I was supposed to do.
Showing up for work, for others, for life.
In my professional life, I’ve spent two decades working in Human Resources—supporting people, navigating complex situations, and helping others move through challenges in the workplace.
I was also deeply involved in leadership within my church.
From the outside, it all made sense.
But internally… it was a different story.
My mind was constantly busy.
I was overthinking, second-guessing, trying to get everything “right.”
Carrying pressure that no one else could really see.
And no matter how much I tried to manage it—
it never really went away.