My name is Z; you probably know me as Mama Z the Guru.

In 2018, I was formally diagnosed with depression and anxiety. In 2022, I was formally diagnosed with a form of Bipolar II. I am unmedicated. I am an advocate for mental health, holistic wellness, therapy, self-care, and sexual education. I am a mother. I am a partner. I am a sister. I am a daughter. I am like everyone else. Not everyone deals with the same challenges—each of our stories are both common and unique. Thank you for reading mine.

3 cheers for some quick Mama Z poetry! 🥂

This piece was started during the ‘low’ end of my mental illness, and finished during the ‘high’ end. Read till the end for a vital mental health resource.

I figured I’d start with something quick and easy: last weekend, I re-potted my plants. I’d like to write about them. And unless you’re someone who totally hates nature and the free therapy that is in caring for plants, I imagine you’ll appreciate this post.

Here’s the long-awaited birthday blog. Here, I’ll dive into how I spent my birthday, do a little reflecting, and discuss what I look forward to in Year 27. And if you got me a gift, come read my (individual) thank-you notes! Love you all.

-Your 27-year-old writer friend