Life is full of plot twists and changes...

So I know that it has been a quite some time since I made a blog post. Since my last post I have finished my contract in Houston and planned on making my way back home, but there has since been a change of plans. I am now in El Paso, Texas working a crisis assignment at Las Palmas Medical Center. Prior to leaving Wichita I had the opportunity to but up my Christmas Tree and Maui decided to serve up his best pout face.

Although this was not what I had intended when I finished up my contract in Houston, I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Houston forced me to face the harsh reality that I was not taking the best care of myself. My mental health has always been one of the biggest priorities in my life and realizing that I needed a little extra help dealing with everything was a harsh pill to swallow. I am blessed that I have been seeing a therapist on and off for several years and they were there for me throughout NYC and Houston. I came to the conclusion with the help of some very supportive friends and family members to start taking some medication for my anxiety. Between everything that I have seen and the fear of what I will see in the coming months due to this pandemic, my anxiety has gotten the best of me from time to time. With that being said, I have always felt best when I am serving others and that is exactly what I am doing here in El Paso. I know that some of you will be confused why I am choosing once again to be on the literal front-lines of this pandemic in one of the hot spots. And to answer this is the most simplest ways, I feel fulfilled and almost in a way called to be in the thick of it. I have since the very beginning felt like I am called to bear witness to the stories of my patients and the staff that I work alongside.

With that being said learning everything that I did in Houston, I have made it my priority to take time for myself each day. I know that the months ahead are going to be rough and that taking care of myself each day will be utterly important. I hope that all of you are doing well, staying healthy and enjoying the time you are able to see your friends and loved ones. I will do my best to keep everyone up to date on how I am doing here.

xoxo,

Destinee