Hi, I’m Allison. I am the writer behind our blog and Mariah’s right-hand woman here at Mental Health In A Box Co.

I was born in Kansas City, though I spent most of my childhood in Georgia. Every summer trip and Thanksgiving visit back to KC left me homesick for this city the moment I left. After meeting my life partner in Georgia and getting married, we took the first chance we had to move back. Kansas City has always felt like home, and it’s been my dream for as long as I can remember to return and give back to this community.

I live with several mental health disorders and neurodivergences, which means that navigating the world hasn’t always come easily. One way I always escaped or tried to help myself out of my own head was putting pen to paper. I have been writing short stories and poems my whole life, but recently have started taking that interest more seriously as a profession. Mariah gave me the chance to write the blog, and I took it!

Writing for this blog is one of my favorite parts of what I do. It gives me a chance to connect, encourage, reflect, and hopefully help you feel seen. Every Monday, you can count on a blog post more substantial than your morning doomscroll. We dive into whatever topic feels interesting together, and I always encourage feedback. That's how we best grow!

I’m deeply passionate about the work I do here at MHBco, and my hope is that every time you read my words on this page, that you see a bit of yourself reflected in them. Thank you for being here!