Kindly F*ck Off: I'm Trying to Take Care of Myself Here!
By Jen VanDorn (Author)
LAKELAND, FL, November 05, 2025 -- Mental Mush participated in its Mental Health Awareness Event on October 4th in Lakeland, Florida, drawing an inspiring turnout of attendees, vendors, and mental health professionals united under one mission: to break stigma, heal the mind, and empower the soul.
The Love Surrounds You – Ride out of Darkness Event was a welcoming space where community members connected with vendors offering a variety of products and services, and engaged with mental health professionals who shared practical tools for self-care and resilience. Attendees praised the event for its mix of education, empowerment, and community spirit.
"Unapologetically taking care of your mental health is more than a message, it's a movement," said Jen VanDorn, founder of Mental Mush. "We are proud to see so many people come together to embrace healing, self-care, and advocacy."
Unapologetically taking care of your mental health. Break the stigma, heal the mind, and empower the soul.
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The Mental Mush team looks forward to continuing its work in mental health advocacy and is already planning future events and community initiatives. Media inquiries, interviews, and partnership opportunities are welcome.
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Love Surrounds You – Ride Out of Darkness
Ride Out of the Darkness is a nationwide movement led by the Love Surrounds You Memorial Foundation that blends the power of motorcycle culture with mental health awareness and suicide prevention. What began as a tribute to those lost to suicide has grown into a unifying force for healing, community, and hope—especially welcoming to veterans, families, and individuals silently suffering. Through organized rides, rallies, storytelling, and safe spaces, we honor lives, raise awareness, and remind every person: you are never alone.
Mental Mush, founded by Jen VanDorn, is dedicated to mental health advocacy and creating tools for personal growth, including journals and planners designed to support daily self-care. The organization's mission is to help individuals heal the mind, empower the soul, and live unapologetically authentic lives.
Author Bio (Full Version)
Jen is a social worker, business Professional, and storyteller/artist whose work blends resilience, compassion, and creativity. With a master's degree in Social Work and dual bachelor's degrees in Business and Healthcare Administration, she has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and communities through some of life's most difficult challenges.
Beyond her professional role, Jen is an author and creative entrepreneur. Her writing explores themes of self-discovery, healing, and the messy beauty of growth—often inspired by her own journey through adversity, health challenges, and triumph. She is also the creator of Mental Mush, a lifestyle brand that fuses edgy design with messages of empowerment, boundaries, and personal strength.
When she isn't writing or designing, Jen can be found caring for her rescue pets, dreaming up new creative projects, or enjoying time with family and friends. Her mission—through both words and work—is to remind others that chaos and growth can exist side by side, and that healing often begins with self-love.
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Jen VanDornMental Mush
Lakeland, Florida
United States
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