Hi love, I’m Melissa — and I created Simply Misunderstood XO for the ones who cry in the car, question their worth in silence, grieve what no one else sees, and still show up anyway.
This is your corner of the internet — where healing is honored, feelings are welcome, and you’re reminded that you’re never alone in what you’re feeling.
Why I Started This Blog
At 15, I lost my mother to ovarian cancer — a loss that reshaped my world.
Grief became a constant companion, influencing my journey through betrayal, heartbreak, and the complexities of mental health. There was a time when I felt utterly lost, experiencing extreme anxiety attacks and questioning if I’d ever feel “normal” again.
But through therapy, self-care, and a commitment to healing, I discovered resilience I didn’t know I had.
I’ve learned to turn pain into power, and now, I’m here to help you do the same.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog is your safe space to:
- Navigate grief, anxiety, heartbreak, and healing
- Learn coping tools to manage mental health and emotional overwhelm
- Reconnect with your body through movement and gentle wellness routines
- Build habits that support your healing and help you feel like you again
- Turn pain into something powerful and become the healthiest, strongest version of yourself — inside and out
Whether you’re picking up the pieces or simply trying to make it through the day, this space was created to meet you where you are and walk with you toward where you’re going.
📩 Your Invitation
I invite you to join me on this journey.
Subscribe to the newsletter (coming soon!), explore the blog, and connect with a community that sees you.
You are not alone.
And you never were.
XO, Melissa
Simply Misunderstood XO 