Welcome to the Southern Serenity Journal
Think of this as your corner for real-life mental health support — where we talk about healing, connection, and growth in ways that actually make sense for busy, everyday life.
How to Fight Fair: Turning Arguments Into Growth
Every couple argues. Yes—even the happy, Instagram-perfect ones. The real difference between relationships that thrive and those that fall apart isn’t whether you fight—it’s how you fight.
Trauma Doesn’t Define You: Why Processing Pain Is the Key to Healing
When something painful happens—whether it’s a single event or years of struggle—it can feel like that moment becomes your whole story. Trauma has a way of making you believe you’re broken, weak, or permanently damaged.
Winning at Postpartum: How to Beat Anxiety and Depression and Feel Like Yourself Again
When I became a mom, I thought “winning at postpartum” meant keeping the house spotless, the baby perfectly fed, and myself looking halfway put-together. Instead, I found myself exhausted, anxious, and constantly worried I was doing it all wrong.
HI I’M EMMA
Your mental health bestie
As a mom myself who has been through the ups and downs of postpartum and trying to juggle it all, I know how much we can get pushed to the back burner.
I eventually overcame the feeling of always being behind and neglecting myself, which is where I found a passion in helping other women reclaim their lives and be their happiest selves. I sought to create a safe space for women to come and spend an hour each week prioritizing themselves and bettering their lives.