Ilana NewmanFeb 9, 20206 minTryin' hard and not so much.“I got this. I am strong. I am strong.” I spoke these words out loud as my fingers hesitantly eased their way into the crack. I twisted,...
Ilana NewmanAug 24, 20193 minOn being injured in a fast paced lifeTheres nothing like being unable to physically move to give the mind a chance to race. Everything suddenly comes to a halt in one...
Ilana NewmanMay 11, 20197 minMountain Boots and Mental SpacesI couldn’t eat breakfast. There was a knot in my stomach and it wouldn’t go away. I took deep breaths, drank water, and tried to remind ...
Ilana NewmanApr 22, 20163 minHow To Be Brave[Published in Pulse Spikes Issue 2] I try every day to be brave. I try to conquer the anxiety stirring in my chest and face the fears...