happiness · health

My Story

August 5, 2009April 29, 2019

I want to show you the path to happiness by sharing my story.

I want you to know that you can be happy and you can find peace.

I suffered from severe depression and anxiety for the first half of my life.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) was the first step toward saving my life.

Simply put, CBT is changing negative irrational thoughts into positive rational thoughts.

Three years ago I had a moment of revelation and accepted the fact that I, too, deserved happiness.

I began my journey.

I learned how to be happy.

I was still searching for my life’s purpose.

In March of 2009, I stopped resisting the will of the Universe.

My purpose was revealed to me.

I am meant to help others live happiness by sharing my story and the lessons that I have learned along the way.

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Kim McGinnis says:

December 12, 2009 at 5:16 pm

Hi Dena,
Congratulations on your transformation. I am a former 'heavy person' myself and I too suffered in a dark and lonely place. I know now there were many angels along the way that helped me get on track. And today I am so grateful – not only for where I am now (happy!), but for living through that very difficult time. Without that period I never would have developed my depth for compassion nor would I be able to feel such gratitude for the 'little things.'
Thank you contributing your happy blog and your journey. Kim

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Dena says:

December 15, 2009 at 8:38 am

@Kim – Thank you so much for your kind words & for sharing your story with me. It is always wonderful to meet kindred spirits.

Keep it up. I am so proud of you for coming this far on your journey. xo

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