Angels Don't Fly

Imagine having four tools you can use daily to keep your mental health on track and not let it derail your plans. After listening to this talk, you'll know when to ask for help with your mental health before things get too harsh. You'll also learn to reserve your strength and remain independent while seeking support.

On this journey together, you'll discover steps to take when you feel anxious, hopeless or when panic takes over. By the end of our chat, you'll be all set to stop your mental health from leading you into a world of sadness. So, prepare to learn and grow – because you've got this!
Delve into actionable steps you can take when your judgment is clouded.
The vision might blur when the journey gets tough; you're not destined for a world overshadowed by sadness. This talk is your beacon, lighting up pathways you never knew existed and guiding you back to a mindset where you'll stand tall and unyielding against adversity.
Through humor, reliability, and ah-ha moments, this isn't just another speech; it's a transformative journey where you rediscover yourself, ensuring your mental health doesn't become a roadblock in your path.

My name is Roxanne Marion. I'm the founder of On My Own Terms, LLC., through which I am an inspirational speaker. Twenty-three years ago, when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I saw an increase in my symptoms of depression. It wasn’t anything I hadn’t struggled with before, but the heaviness seemed more challenging to carry. This is when I realized managing my mental health is as important as taking care of the physical symptoms of MS. Planning for the moments I struggled with managing my mental health became a priority. From it, On My Own Terms, LLC was born.

My goal is to change how people with chronic illnesses prioritize their physical symptoms of chronic illness and encourage them to have a plan to help manage how overwhelming the mental health part of being diagnosed with a chronic illness is. Then, they can live life with grace and grit.

You can find me traveling, photographing, and writing when I am not speaking. I look forward to connecting and being a part of your next event so that we can empower people to manage their mental health proactively.

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