Monarch Mental Health

07/29/2025

I’m that friend who goes radio silent sometimes.

Not because I don’t care. Not because I’m mad. Not because I forgot about you.

But because sometimes, for reasons i dont really understand, staying in touch can feel so overwhelming, even with the people I love the most.

Sometimes I put my phone on DND and disappear into my own little world.
Isolation feels like comfort… until it doesn’t.
And then I have to fight tooth and nail to pull myself back out of it.

I’m an introverted extrovert battling with Bipolar. I crave connection, but I don’t always have the energy to communicate.
I want to be present, but sometimes being present feels like too much.

It’s never personal. It’s just something I’ve always struggled with. It’s not ideal but it’s something I have made progress in… the durations have gotten shorter, i am usually able to pull myself out of it more quickly than i used to. I still always feel guilt over it.

Life is rough sometimes .

I cant breathe

But, I’m getting better. Slowly.

And to the ones who understand, who don’t take it personally, who love me through my quiet spells, and who welcome me back with open arms when I resurface…

Thank you.
You have no idea how much that means to me.

07/28/2025

Join me in discovering what I am Grateful for…
… ok.. I can’t keep a secret… it’s YOU!!!!! Watch to discover so much more https://youtu.be/9xPcJEwEVpg?feature=shared

07/28/2025

Join me for something… GRATE-FULLLLLL

Because I am grateful for all of you!

Join Amanda as she describes her incredible journey into health and wellness through the transformative practice of journaling. In this insightful video, she...

07/20/2025

✨ Something BIG is blooming at Monarch… 👀🦋

We’ve been quietly working behind the scenes on something meaningful — and we can’t wait to share it with you. Stay close. Big news is just around the corner. 💛

Soar with Monarch

07/18/2025

🚶‍♀️🦋 Monarch & Pufferbelly Trail 🦋🚶‍♂️

We’re thrilled to share that it’s been over a year since Monarch Mental Health adopted a section of the Pufferbelly Trail right here in Fort Wayne! 💙🌿

The Pufferbelly Trail traces the historic rail line once used by the “Pufferbelly” steam locomotives—an essential part of Indiana’s past. Now, this beautiful, growing trail system is part of the Fort Wayne Trails network, connecting communities and encouraging movement, mindfulness, and mental wellness.

🌳 Why trails matter:
Walking in nature is proven to improve mood, reduce stress, and boost physical and mental health. At Monarch, we believe healing doesn’t just happen in offices—it happens outside, in connection, step by step.

We want to give a HUGE thank you to Marivi Estrada Roberts and MapleTronics for assisting with the cleanup of our section—your help means the world! 💪🧹

Want to get involved? Come walk with us TOMORROW at the Pufferbelly 5K Fun Run/Walk hosted by Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation! It’s a great way to support local trails and community health. 🏃‍♀️🌤️

📸 Check out the photos of our team in action & photos of the beautiful trail below!

07/15/2025

Monarch Mental Health has continued to give me hope, purpose, & happiness. She continues to get me up every morning and allows me to continue to grow as a person . The most important and beloved aspect of Monarch is my tribe. My heart goes out to all of you who continue to love me for who I am, support me, and who continue to believe in me.

Thank you.
I love you
❤️

Thank you Nathan Thomas Hopkins for capturing color, light and stories the way you do 📷 credit

07/07/2025

Are you curious about what I’ve been up to? Well, we are about to dive deeper into colorful emotions. Just keep swimming along with us to see how we go against the current annnnnd eventually just float on!

06/30/2025

When you're journaling in your Monarch journal, you're not just writing words - you're painting your inner world. 🌎 Color theory gives you permission to feel beyond language, to express what words alone can't capture. Your emotions deserve the full spectrum. 🖼️ Next time you're stuck, think in color first. What color are you feeling right now? Let me know in the comments! 🎨Autumn Justine Sniffles Oser the dog

06/26/2025

Why do we always look at the same things the same way every day?
What if the solution isn’t more effort—but a new angle?

Sitting upside down in a chair might look silly, but sometimes flipping your perspective is exactly what unlocks something new. There’s more than one way to see the world. More than one way to think. More than one way to create.

If we all kept doing things the same way forever… nothing would ever change.
So today, turn something upside down—an idea, an assumption, a routine.

✨ Stay curious. Stay creative. Stay a little weird.



Photo Credit: Ris Marciel-Kay thee best ! .space.atelier

06/26/2025

Why do we always look at the same things the same way every day?
What if the solution isn’t more effort—but a new angle?

Sitting upside down in a chair might look silly, but sometimes flipping your perspective is exactly what unlocks something new. There’s more than one way to see the world. More than one way to think. More than one way to create.

If we all kept doing things the same way forever… nothing would ever change.
So today, turn something upside down—an idea, an assumption, a routine.

✨ Stay curious. Stay creative. Stay a little weird.



Photo Credit: Ris Marciel-Kay thee best !

06/15/2025

Stay curious, stay human — it’s not just a journal, it’s a journey. 🦋✨
Head to monarchmhealth.org to explore Ink & Hue and snag your copy!
Because your brain deserves better than blank pages. 💭📓