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.

Surprise! You’ll Never Guess What’s Next.

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I’ve been thrown the biggest surprise party of my life. While on my sick bed, literally, I was given a deep passion for living and started on a path I never dreamed I’d travel. A college graduate, working in the mental health field, super independent, oldest of six siblings (their second mom), involved in church, a busy […]

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Another Step

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Previously published on blog.momentswithmissy.com in October of 2014 So here I am. 2:00 a.m. and I’m starting a blog. Just a few years ago I was convinced I’d never do anything like this. Ever. I’m shy and get nervous easily. However, since joining social media in 2007 I’ve slowly been coming out of my shell […]

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Welcome to My New Home

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Happy Anniversary to me!! I’ve been blogging for two years this month. Recently, I changed my blogging platform and I’m adjusting to my new blog home. I will be posting new material as well as blogs that were previously published on blog.momentswithmissy.com. I’m excited about taking my blogging up a notch and attempting to write […]

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Just Breathe: Inhale. Exhale.

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About a week ago, I made up my mind that I wasn’t going to be frustrated any more. I just decided. It’s so cool to be in charge of emotions that way. So, here’s the back story. I’ve been a sassy, successful single for some time now and I have to admit that I was getting […]

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Reconnecting

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I started Moments with Missy via a private Facebook group in 2012. These were literally moments when I would share my heart and specific details of my life with my audience. I didn’t just share my experiences, struggles and triumphs but I shared how I overcame them. I shared the not-so-pretty parts of my life […]

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