Hi, I’m Nancy Anne,
I am a nurse. For more than twenty years I have worked in my local hospital — long hours and lots of overtime — helping members of my community. I love my job! I have loved my job so much that I gave everything I had.
Until there was nothing left to give.
I didn’t realize I was running on empty at first. I was too busy trying to keep everything together. I finally lost my temper at work, angrily shouting at a co-worker in front of everyone. I did not recognize who I was anymore.
That rather loud moment was the start of The Quiet Rise. What followed was a slow and imperfect journey back to myself. I learned about burnout. I learned what this does to your brain, your body — and most importantly — to your sense of self. Through this journey of slowing down and journaling, I learned to listen to what I need and — most importantly — I learned to choose differently.
What started out as a journey back to myself has grown into a path for all who feel overwhelmed, numb, or lost. This isn’t a place of quick fixes or perfect answers. It is a space for reflection, education, and the quiet but radical act of honoring yourself.
You don’t have to heal perfectly. You just have to begin.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here.