Because for years, I did way too much…all the time…and it wasn’t long before I ended up in the emergency room with a full-blown panic attack—and soon, I no longer had the physical or emotional energy to work through my daily to-do list. I was barely able to complete the first couple of items, and of course, I would be totally remiss if I didn’t mention how afraid I was when it came to saying, “no,” to family, friends, and business colleagues, whenever they asked me to do certain things…even though I knew my plate was already much too full to begin with.

Worse, in January 2026, for the first time in my life, I found myself struggling with depression. In the past, I’d experienced anxiety and chronic insomnia, but when I began waking up feeling anxious and extremely sad, day after day, and ultimately week after week, I knew something was very wrong. Still, I did the one thing I encourage all women not to do—I suffered in silence. Meaning, instead of telling my husband, other family members, and closest friends how I was feeling, I hid my emotions and hoped and prayed God would heal me, and that I would soon be able to get on with my life. But in February, I felt worse than I had in January, and by March, I wasn’t sure how much worse things could get or how much longer I could keep lying around the house in my pajamas—steadily losing one pound after another. Thankfully, though, God kept me, and when I finally told my husband and best friend, Kelli, what was going on, they supported me every step of the way.

Telling the two of them that I felt deeply depressed became one of the best things I could do for myself, and then realizing that I needed medical help became a wonderful blessing as well. Yes, I prayed the entire time…in fact, on many days, I cried out to God in tears for help because I know for sure that He can heal any ailment, physically, mentally, or emotionally. But what I also know, too, is that He has gifted many men and women with knowledge and wisdom so they can help us when we need it.

Still, if I could do things over, I would begin focusing on self-care a lot sooner than I did several years ago, and I wouldn’t have tried to mask my recent bout with depression.

But as the saying goes, “when we know better, we can do better.” And now that I feel like “Kim” again and better than I have felt in a very long time—and I finally know what my purpose is, which is to help you and other like-minded women become all whom God has created you to be—I couldn’t be more happy, grateful, or excited about serving you in every way I can. I am thrilled to provide a safe, inspiring, welcoming, and Christ-centered community where, together as women, we can learn, grow, and enjoy the beauty of true sisterhood!

We are going to have an amazing time, chatting with each other and helping each other, and I look forward to seeing you on the inside!