Hello, I'm Shayla.
I am a small town Manitoba mom that deals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD and OCD. I am here to share my journey as a mom, break down the stereotypes of mental illnesses, and to share my love of farming. I am a wife to my best friend, Cody. Cody and I have 2 kids: Wyatt (born in 2022) and Ellie (born in 2025).
My Mental Health Journey
In 2011, at the age of 14, I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and OCD. For many years I hid it. I was so afraid of someone finding out. As the years went on I started to feel more comfortable with my diagnosis, and I saw people around me struggling. I kind of just woke up one day and thought, why have I been hiding this? I slowly started to post on social media sharing resources and little peaks inside my world. In January 2023, I decided that it was time to start sharing my story in hopes that it would help just one person.
I am here to break down the wall of stigma associated with having a mental illness. I am here to share my love of farming. I am here to share my story as a mom and the tips and tricks I have learned along the way. So get ready and buckle up; who knows where we'll go.