By LaKisha Watson, MS, LCDCI, Manager, AllOne Therapy
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, there’s one message I want to leave you with:
You don’t have to be “all the way there” to be proud of how far you’ve come.
Healing isn’t linear. Growth doesn’t happen all at once. And awareness isn’t a one-month event, it’s a lifelong relationship with yourself. Every time you paused, reflected, and felt something deeply instead of pushing it away, that was progress.
Progress Looks Different for Everyone
Sometimes progress is visible like starting therapy, setting a boundary, and saying no without guilt. Other times, it’s invisible like getting out of bed when it’s hard, breathing through a panic attack, or forgiving yourself for something you can’t change.
Progress is not about perfection, it’s about giving yourself permission to feel, heal, and take life one day at a time.
This Week’s Call to Action
Celebrate yourself. Not just the big wins but the quiet victories. Make a list of five ways you’ve grown or shown up for yourself this month, no matter how small they seem. Reflect. Be proud. You’re doing the work, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.
Looking Ahead
Mental health isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. There is no right timeline. Just your path, your pace, your power.
You don’t need a special reason to take care of your mental health. And you don’t need to do it alone. Whether you’re navigating something specific or just feeling the weight of it all, support is available. At AllOne Therapy, we’re here to walk with you one step at a time, at your pace.
Thank you for showing up for yourself this month. Keep going!
If you’re looking for support, consider AllOne Therapy. To learn more, visit us.