Mental Health Awareness

I read these 2 posts from a close friend this week. I made a few changes to make it personal, however, the message is clear. Many who struggle with mental illnesses will understand. Those who do not will understand after reading this. Number 1 For a long time, I didn’t talk about my struggles. IContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness”

Getting Through the Holiday Blues

Getting Through the Holiday Blues Every year some of us get those holiday blues. Remembering when I was a child the Christmas displays came out after Thanksgiving. This year I started noticing these displays came out in some locations before Holloween. Is this the reason most people are getting the holiday blues? This brings meContinue reading “Getting Through the Holiday Blues”

5 Steps to Challenge Yourself

Over the past few years, our society has gone through many changes, whether a new job working from home, finding a different place in life, or even making adjustments from losing a loved one. It may not be easy to take these steps in your life, you just need to take on these challenges toContinue reading “5 Steps to Challenge Yourself”

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Could you “Walk a Mile in My Shoes?” This post is my way of getting out some frustrations I have been dealing with over the last year-plus. Please try to bear with me as I attempt to bring to light the ignorance of administrations. The process which I have gone through is not uncommon forContinue reading “Walk a Mile in My Shoes”

Living with PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is described as a mental health condition that has a number of causes. While doing some research you will find it is more common than one would believe. Living with PTSD may not be a simple as taking medication or regular visits with a counselor. How do I know?Continue reading “Living with PTSD”