Stepping on Dandelions started as my own personal diary, that soon began being more of a public platform for me to share my experiences and use my voice. This space is a place where you can find inspiration for those hard times, and a sense of comfort knowing you are not alone. I strive to be positive, but sometimes you just don’t want to make lemonade from lemons. So here I am, living life, with a lot of ups and downs and trying to prove to everyone that even in the midst of struggles, and also during the most amazing times of your life, you always have a choice in how you move forward. Stepping on Dandelions is my way. ♡ Brittany Welch
Me too.
[You might be seeing a lot of “me too” posted on your social media feed. If you do not know why, it’s a way that people are bringing awareness to…
You hurt me, but you did not win.
You hurt me. And you’ll never know. You’ll never know the pain you caused or the damage you caused me in my future relationships. You’ll never know and honestly, no…
I was her.
I was you. The girl that thinks her turn will never come. The girl that wanted the fairytale but felt like she wasn’t worthy of the happy ending. The girl…
Emotional abuse: you are not alone.
Writing has always been my form of healing. But, sharing that with the world isn’t easy. There’s really only one person I ever talk about this with, and seeing how…
Speaking Out- I forgive you.
I never wanted to write this out. Never wanted the words to be visible. But the last few days have made me realize that until I make peace with this,…
A letter I wrote before I met, The One.
I wrote this post about 6 months before I met my future husband. That last year before I met him, I prayed and prayed. I had never prayed so much…
To the best friend I lost.
I miss you. Simple as that. I never thought in a million years we would go out separate ways. We used to joke about how we would get matching tattoos,…
My fairy tale.
I always wanted a fairy tale. You know, the one that the girl that is struggling never imagines she’ll have. Years ago I started struggling in secret- with anxiety, depression,…
Holding on to Hope.
A few days ago I had a successful ablation (a procedure that is used to scar small areas in your heart that may be causing arrhythmias). I was so happy to finally…
Thy will be done.
It’s hard to think that God planned this. The pain. That he looked at me, and said, “I’m giving her this. I’m giving her all these strange heart conditions that…
In the eye of the storm.
I sometimes don’t talk about it, so some people think that I’m okay, or that I’m better. To be honest, I don’t know if I’ll ever know what better feels…
A Letter to God From The Girl That Desperately Wants to be Healthy.
God, I hate this. I used to say that I hated you because of unanswered prayers. I’m sorry- I don’t hate you. I just hate this. The pain. The unanswered…
Even if.
Many days I ask myself what I will do if this never goes away. What will happen if this is the plan God has for my life? Just one diagnosis…
I want to be labeled as healthy.
7 years ago I made the decision to become a vegetarian. It was an innocent decision that lasted for a few years that way. Then it slowly started to become…
I am not okay- yet.
Today started out not so good. Long story short, I broke down in tears in the bathroom (even though I shed a few at my desk). For the first time…
200.
For the first time in a really long time I am okay. I went to yet another appointment last Friday. I was somewhere between ‘dreading it’ and ‘hopeful’. I left…
One day.
The last few weeks I’ve felt okay- a lot better than usual. I still didn’t feel 100% better, but a little better is enough for me. I stopped myself, and…
Some hope.
It’s not the outcome I wanted. I wanted to walk in those hospital doors with a misbehaving Herald (my heart is such a big part of my life, he deserved…
Tomorrow is hope.
For the past two and a half years I’ve dealt with a rapidly beating heart. People assume it’s no big deal, but having your heart beating out of your chest…
Don’t settle because the world says you should be engaged by now.
I used to care so much about dating. Everyone around me was in a relationship, and I felt like I was the one left out. I mean, the majority of…
Another appointment. Another day.
I try my hardest to stay positive. I try my hardest to believe that everything will be okay. But I will admit, there are days I don’t see a getting…
To the Christian with Anxiety:
I understand completely what you’re feeling. Having anxiety alone is exhausting, but trying to act like you’re fine adds another load to your shoulders. Now add being a Christian, it…
Beauty from Pain
People like to say all the time that- He gives us beauty for ashes and a spirit of joy for mourning. I’m struggling with believing that. You can tell me…
Broken.
I know. I know what it’s like to lay in bed at night and wonder if things will ever get better. I know what it’s like to be with your…
A Letter To You.
A letter to you, It’s 3am, and I’m writing this, which means you probably should be okay dating someone who goes to bed late, and sleeps till lunch. Be okay…
Society has created a stigma and I want that stigma to be erased.
This darkness consumes you. The ache in your chest continues. Your head is throbbing from overthinking. You feel as if you’re drowning. You want to scream for help, but you…
A Prayer for my Future Husband.
Recently I’ve found myself thinking a lot about my future and who I will marry. I’m sure a lot of you ladies do this as well. Maybe you lay in…
You got the man, and I’m jealous.
The love of my life is standing in front of me, he kneels down, and removes a box from his pocket, and opens it facing me. The ring is beautiful,…