Author: Melissa Elise Hall (Missy)

Heyyy!! My name is Melissa. I'm affectionately called Missy. I'm a survivor who has learned to thrive! As one who has overcome depression, suicide, abuse and physical illness, I know that hope is real. Everything that I've been through has been for my good. My struggle helped me to more clearly see me and discover hope, happiness, and purpose.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

.Reading time 5 minutes.

Once again, I find myself needing to stay true to Moments with Missy’s mission. I have always tried to be transparent and vulnerable along my journey. All I wanted was to share my story and encourage people to take off their masks, accept and admit their truth, without fear of being judged. I wanted to bare the […]

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The Thrill of the Thrive

.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’ve been strong for a long time and sometimes I feel tired. That’s right. Tired – physically, mentally and emotionally. This is why my theme for March is a command – March Forward. I won’t pretend to be so together that I’m unaffected by the obstacles in my journey. But surviving and thriving have become my life. It’s almost as […]

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We’ve Been Together for So Long – I Can’t Leave

.Reading time 6 minutes.

You have built a foundation and have poured in so much time and effort. How could you think about walking away from your relationship? I get it. I feel your pain. I’ve been there. It’s almost unfathomable. There are so many thoughts going through your mind. Wait.one.moment. Inhale. Exhale. Yessss. History with someone isn’t easily erased. The emotions, […]

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A Valentine’s Day Single

.Reading time 9 minutes.

I hesitated to write this blog. I came very close to deleting it even as I was writing this line. But if I didn’t write this, I wouldn’t be true to myself or to my audience. So, here I am, once again, continuing my journey of hope and healing, doing the best that I can […]

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Write Your Own Love Story

.Reading time 4 minutes.

February, the Month of Love… For some years now, I’ve been challenging myself and I’d like to share the challenge with you: Write your own love story. Take some time to think about and write out what love looks like to you. Get in tune with who you are, your likes and dislikes, find happiness that […]

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