Keep Moving Forward Real Life Lessons for Women Who Refuse to Quit
I'm Audrey. I'm a woman who lives with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, and depression. I'm also a woman who gets up every day and keeps going. Not because I've figured it all out. Because I refuse to stop.
I created this series because I care. My journey has been hard, and if sharing it honestly can help even one woman who feels the same way, then it's worth every vulnerable word on the page. I don't want anyone to feel as alone as I have. So I wrote what I wish someone had handed me on my worst days.
Each worksheet is a short letter from me to you, followed by honest questions you can answer at your own pace. No programs. No pressure. Just a conversation between you and yourself, with a little faith woven in. Every worksheet in this series is free. Always. This isn't a sales pitch. This is me sharing my journey because I believe it can help.
This is not therapy. This is one woman saying: I see you, I've been there, and you're not alone.
Sign up and you'll receive Still Standing: A Guide to Moving Forward When Giving Up Feels Easier right away. New worksheets will be delivered straight to your inbox once a month until the series is complete. Currently there are twelve letters to this series, one full year.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please visit [Resources] for mental health support, crisis lines, and tools that have helped me on my own journey.
You don't have to carry it alone.
I am not a therapist, a counselor, or a medical professional. I'm a woman who has needed help, asked for it, and found it. These are resources that have either helped me personally or that I trust enough to share with you. If you're struggling, please reach out. One step forward is all it takes.
If you're in crisis right now:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988. Available 24/7.
Crisis Text Line. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor.
NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Call 1-800-950-6264 or text "HelpLine" to 62640. Monday through Friday, 10am to 10pm ET.
Finding a therapist:
Psychology Today Therapist Directory. Search by location, insurance, specialty, and more at psychologytoday.com. Or if you have private insurance or Medicaid, you can search your medical directory. This is how I found my own therapist.
Faith-based support:
Your local church. Many churches offer free counseling, small groups, women's ministries, and care ministries. If you don't have a church home, you're welcome to simply call one and ask what they offer. You don't have to be a member to ask for help.
For writers who want to get organized:
Sarra Cannon's Heart Breathings. Her HB90 planning method and Publish and Thrive program have helped me bring structure to my writing life when my brain makes structure difficult. If you're a writer with ADHD or anxiety who needs a system that actually works, this is the one I use.
Sarra's method has genuinely changed my day-to-day structure — not just as a writer, but as someone building a career while managing a brain that doesn't always cooperate. I also deeply admire her bravery and honesty in sharing her struggles and who she is as a businesswoman. She shows up as her whole self, and that matters to me.
Please note: I am an affiliate for Heart Breathings, which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase through my link — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend things I personally use and believe in, and this is one of them.
This links you to all of Sarra Cannon's courses: The ones I personally use regularly are HB90 and Publish and Thrive.