Author: justgottamakeit

Hello and welcome to my complicated world! You can call me Elle. I’m a whimsical, unique, caring, slightly introverted and charismatic, and somewhat animated type of person with versatile interests. There’s so many sides to me you would think I that I was a Gemini. Lol. 🙂 I’m also a former college grad that seems to get a little lost in the world. I’ve been a student majority of my whole life, and I’m finally starting a new chapter. To be honest college was not a breeze for me. It took way over 4 years for me to graduate, and it took over two years before I got my masters. It feels so weird not referring to myself as a student anymore. Now I’m starting a new chapter in life. I started this blog because I know there’s others like me, and I want to let them know that they’re not alone. It’s hard feeling lost at this age, but I am determined to make it. As the saying goes: “I just gotta make it!”

Divorce Diaries (Part 1: Letting it set in and mourning what I thought would be my future.)

January 23, 2025

           Well, what can I say? It’s been an emotional month. I actually didn’t expect to feel as many emotions as I have been feeling lately. I felt like I’ve been mourning my marriage a year before any decision was made, and I thought by this time I would be all cried out. Maybe I … More Divorce Diaries (Part 1: Letting it set in and mourning what I thought would be my future.)

Going into the New Year Damaged but Not Destroyed!

December 31, 2024

          Well, there goes another year. 2024 was interesting to say the least. What a challenging time! Now it’s time for a new chapter. The last 3 years have been the hardest 3 years, but now, it’s bamboo season! I’m claiming it! It’s a time for rapid growth and a time for change in the … More Going into the New Year Damaged but Not Destroyed!

2024: The Year of Reveal. (When Push comes to Shove!) Blogmas #4

December 15, 2024

          I came across an old post I wrote back in 2020. The post was about seeing things clearly and how 2020 was the year of clear vision. Fast-forward to now, 2020 has nothing on 2024. This year has been an eye-opening year for sure. It’s like we’re seeing a lot of people’s (and organizations’) … More 2024: The Year of Reveal. (When Push comes to Shove!) Blogmas #4

Does a Sense of Certainty Equal a Better Outcome? (Manifestation & Faith) #Blogmas 3

December 9, 2024

          I was sitting at my desk the other day, staring in a daze, and I saw something that I remember wanting for a long time. It was on my list for a while and now it was in my possession. It made me look at all the items that were previously on the lists … More Does a Sense of Certainty Equal a Better Outcome? (Manifestation & Faith) #Blogmas 3

Entering a New Chapter (Saying goodbye to the life I knew, and the fear of starting over.) (Blogmas #2)

December 5, 2024

          I’ve been thinking and wondering what the next chapter of my blog will be. Initially, it was about my life after grad school, and although things haven’t gone as planned, I’m glad that I recorded a lot of moments over the last five to six years. I hated coming back on here with negative … More Entering a New Chapter (Saying goodbye to the life I knew, and the fear of starting over.) (Blogmas #2)

Thinking of my next chapter… (It’s time for a Factory Reset) (Blogmas #1)

December 1, 2024

          It’s hard to believe that it’s officially the last month of 2024. This year has been one crazy year, and not the usual crazy. It’s been odd, but also enlightening. It’s like a lot of truths were exposed this year, and so many people are tired and overwhelmed. I’ve definitely learned a lot this … More Thinking of my next chapter… (It’s time for a Factory Reset) (Blogmas #1)

What I’ve been afraid to talk about. (Finally Accepting My Reality: The Fall of my Marriage During the Hardest Time of My Life.)

November 24, 2024

         I’ve been dreading this update for a long time. I know through my blogging journey I wanted to be very open and transparent, but towards the end I thought it was best if I pulled it back a bit. I was starting to see the pitfalls of oversharing, and I just thought I was … More What I’ve been afraid to talk about. (Finally Accepting My Reality: The Fall of my Marriage During the Hardest Time of My Life.)

Antidepressants trial and error. The downside of the effects. (Mental Health Update)

November 7, 2024

         It’s been a year since I’ve started phase 2 of my mental health journey. After doing what I could do on my own I finally caved in and started counseling and antidepressants last fall. I can’t say that counseling was effective. I tried so much on my own beforehand that I covered 97% of … More Antidepressants trial and error. The downside of the effects. (Mental Health Update)

3 Seasons of Antidepressants and Counseling. (Chasing Peace pt 5). (Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Buspar)

June 30, 2024

          As the month of June comes to an end, I thought it would be a suitable time for an update on my journey to peace. So much has happened since my last Chasing Peace update seven months ago, but I’m going to just give the cliff notes to my peace journey. As I mentioned … More 3 Seasons of Antidepressants and Counseling. (Chasing Peace pt 5). (Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Buspar)

Listen to Your Intuition! (It’s telling you something.)

April 28, 2024

          Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about our intuition. For most of us we get this feeling deep inside of us before any decision we make, whether major or minor. When we apply for a job, or accept a job offer, or decide to date someone, or marry them, we might get certain thoughts … More Listen to Your Intuition! (It’s telling you something.)