I would love to tell you a little bit about my life and how resiliency was a necessity for me. I grew up in rural Maryland. We lived in a very small house next to a farm where my parents rented the home.

Do you wonder why you repeat unwanted behaviors? Are you confused by your response to seemingly "small" events? Would you like to better understand yourself and those you love?

Growing up, (even in college), the night before the first day of school was overwhelming for me. It was like every possible "what-if" would crawl into my mind and then go into a sprint taking over my being and sense of control.

Holidays bring up memories that are different for all of us. Personally, most of my holiday memories have been ones I wish I could forget.

I knew college was something I wanted to do. I wanted to do everything I could to not become what my parents were and I wanted to prove I was worthy of this.

“What are you doing for the holidays?” A simple question asked in love, that is sometimes loaded with so much pain and embarrassment, and yet it is asked over and over again each holiday season.

In this video, I am challenging you to consider your thoughts, to take control of which ones are allowed to stay, and to create new ones that will serve you well. You can even arrange to have great thoughts automatically sent your way!

In 2013 on October 29th, I found myself at death’s door. Weary of the battle, exhausted from combatting the thoughts of death in my head, having been the lowest ever for more than seven months, I had resigned myself that God would forgive me if I were to sin, take over His job, and end my life.

"Just take a breath!" We hear these words so often nowadays, and at times, it can feel like a pointless remark someone makes in a desperate effort to help. In fact, the more I chat with teens and young adults, the more I see eyes rolling at the idea that a breath will actually help in anxious moments!

My name is Nancy and I am a dream maker. I wanted to write to all you dreamers to let you know how I got involved and what the Dream Makers Project is to me.

One resource to help move you out of this place of feeling out of control is a 5 Senses Grounding Activity that can take 30 seconds or longer. This activity helps you connect your brain and your body so that you can begin to make sense of things and feel more connected within yourself.