I battle clinical depression, generalized anxiety and chronic fatigue. `
10 years ago, I was officially diagnosed, and while it was a difficult diagnosis, I felt relieved to have confirmed what I had felt and known for a while.
I began my journey to healing with the The Hydration Room Pasadena in January, 2021. Though I was well aware of the business as a I live down the street from its location, after having left a gruelIng assignment on my job from Fall, 2020 - I had sunk to a very unusually, depressed place; one that didn't leave me hopeless, however, I felt very low in energy, fatigue, and emotionally drained.
Angelica and Alyssa - the "gatekeepers" to the establishment give nothing less than brass service for the impeccable care-taking they give to patrons. I always KNOW my day will start off great after my talk with Jesus during my prayer time, and then seeing these lovely smiles welcome me and others through the threshold of The Hydration Room! It's fun to always chat with them and get a broader perspective of how life really is beautiful. They are, quite frankly, one of the many reasons I find refuge here. Angelica can "scratch beneath" the surface regarding ANY conversation I have and throw me into a more practical and thoughful assesssment of the many questions I have as a researcher, scholar and teacher. I always tell Angelica, " you always know how to go underneath the surface to help me understand the queries I have in life" Legit - (and professionally), it's like psychotherapy before I even get the drip! THANK YOU
Angelica!!! Alyssa is my muse for never giving up - NO MATTER HOW HARD! She ALWAYS GETS ME! She is young enough to be my daughter, yet; her old soul that she is gifted with has helped me (AND STILL DOES) to traverse very turbulent waters in my personal life. She can tell when I am going through a rough patch or traveling down a proverbial dark road. She is Light, and her sweet spirit, finesse, astute and uncanny way to understand how to lift me is why I will never leave this place. On top of that, she just yanked a four-year degree, yet remains soooo humble. She is a young lady that we will see on the global stage sooner than later. Alyssa, my gratitude for the work you do at The Hydration Room is stellar, bar none. Thank you for caretaking over my soul. God's choicest blessings shall be granted unto you as you sojourn in your giftings as Light in this world. You are going places!
The nurses are soooooo amazing! Nurse Kim is a nurse for the books. She let me cry so many times while ensuring I have the correct drips that will work the best with my depression. She is always measured, tempered and caring and gives a word that motivates me to live my best life. Thank you Nurse Kim!
Nurse Erica is like my little sister from another mister! That's what I would love to call her. She has this electric smile that lights the room! She ALWAYS ASKS ME, "what are you up to" and "how are you doing"? She has a hilarious, sweet, prolific and strong sense of caretaking for others. I have learned so many amazing things about her. She is the culmination of perserverance, hope, endurance, positivity and sunshine! I LOVE HER SMILE!!!! Thank you, young lady, for letting me know that I am okay, just by the way you affirm me when I don't feel like I am worthy at times. You are the quintessential nurse of whom I will always look up to as one who takes healing people with immeasurable hard work and commitment. WE do not deserve YOU! Thank you, Sis!
Thank you to the other nurses who have taken care of me! I appreciate you and your kindness extended towards me.
Thank you, God, Dr. Florie and the wonderful people of The Hydration Room for this little neighborhood spot that loves on people while helping them back to a healthy body! read more