May 14, 2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I wanted to share these thoughts from Tasha Schuh, one of the most inspiring individuals I have ever encountered.
Here is what she said:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this conversation is incredibly important to me—not just professionally, but personally.
After my accident at 16 years old, I didn’t just face physical challenges. I also faced fear, grief, anxiety, sadness, and moments where I questioned whether life could ever feel meaningful again. There were seasons where my mental health struggled deeply, even when people around me thought I was “being strong.”
That’s why I care so deeply about reminding others that mental health matters.
Struggling emotionally does not mean you are weak.
It means you are human.
Over the years, I’ve learned that resilience is not about pretending everything is okay. It’s about learning how to care for yourself honestly and intentionally while continuing to move forward, one action at a time.
This month, I wanted to share 3 simple but powerful tips that have helped me protect and strengthen my mental health over the years:
1. Watch Your Inner Dialogue
Pay attention to the way you speak to yourself. We are often kinder to others than we are to ourselves. When negative thoughts creep in, pause and ask: Would I say this to someone I love? Practice replacing criticism with compassion.
2. Get Outside and Reset
Fresh air, sunshine, and movement can help shift your mindset more than you realize. Some of my clearest moments mentally have come from slowing down and reconnecting with the world around me.
3. Don’t Isolate Yourself
One of the biggest lies we believe during hard seasons is that we have to carry it all alone. Reach out to someone safe. Connection is healing. Even a short conversation can remind you that you are supported and seen. Professional help, such as a counselor is also so very important. I would not be where I am today without them, and there is strength and courage in seeking assistance in this way!
If you’re going through a difficult season right now, please remember this:
You do not have to have everything figured out today. Healing and growth take time.
And sometimes resilience is just the act of showing up and doing your best.
Thank you for being part of this community and allowing me to share both the hard and hopeful parts of my journey. My hope is that this month reminds you to care for your mental health with the same compassion you give to everyone else. 💚
With gratitude,
Tasha
Here is what she said:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this conversation is incredibly important to me—not just professionally, but personally.
After my accident at 16 years old, I didn’t just face physical challenges. I also faced fear, grief, anxiety, sadness, and moments where I questioned whether life could ever feel meaningful again. There were seasons where my mental health struggled deeply, even when people around me thought I was “being strong.”
That’s why I care so deeply about reminding others that mental health matters.
Struggling emotionally does not mean you are weak.
It means you are human.
Over the years, I’ve learned that resilience is not about pretending everything is okay. It’s about learning how to care for yourself honestly and intentionally while continuing to move forward, one action at a time.
This month, I wanted to share 3 simple but powerful tips that have helped me protect and strengthen my mental health over the years:
1. Watch Your Inner Dialogue
Pay attention to the way you speak to yourself. We are often kinder to others than we are to ourselves. When negative thoughts creep in, pause and ask: Would I say this to someone I love? Practice replacing criticism with compassion.
2. Get Outside and Reset
Fresh air, sunshine, and movement can help shift your mindset more than you realize. Some of my clearest moments mentally have come from slowing down and reconnecting with the world around me.
3. Don’t Isolate Yourself
One of the biggest lies we believe during hard seasons is that we have to carry it all alone. Reach out to someone safe. Connection is healing. Even a short conversation can remind you that you are supported and seen. Professional help, such as a counselor is also so very important. I would not be where I am today without them, and there is strength and courage in seeking assistance in this way!
If you’re going through a difficult season right now, please remember this:
You do not have to have everything figured out today. Healing and growth take time.
And sometimes resilience is just the act of showing up and doing your best.
Thank you for being part of this community and allowing me to share both the hard and hopeful parts of my journey. My hope is that this month reminds you to care for your mental health with the same compassion you give to everyone else. 💚
With gratitude,
Tasha