Mental Health
Hello! I’m Elizabeth (she/they). I find joy in sharing my experiences with mental health and having autism.
Parenthood
I’m a stay-at-home twin parent. I’m continuously growing and learning for my children. Writing helps me reflect on my experiences, feel less isolated as a parent, and share what I’ve learned along the way.
House Spouse
I’m a spouse that works from the house. From creating to advocacy, my home is my primary workspace. And I live on a rural farm, so it gets interesting. And I have some fascinating adventures and hobbies… so its nice to have a safe place to write about it all.
What I’ve been writing lately
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Broken and Worthy of Being Put Back Together
I’m having a broken day but you don’t need to worry about me. I’ll be alright. I’m allowed to have broken days. I’ll put myself back together. I always do. One day soon I’ll have the energy and I will put myself back together. Like this piece of art by Hana Shafi: A drawing of… Read more
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The Unfairness of Posting Smiles When I Am Depressed
I posted this photo on a day in mid-November. It wasn’t the day the photo was taken. On this mid-November day I was struggling with depression, but you had no way of knowing. On that day, if you had looked at my social networks, you would have thought; “wow, she is out in the world,… Read more
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How I Care for My Mental Health on Good Days
Many people only talk about caring for their mental health on bad mental health days. In the past, I was one of those people. Not anymore. I’ve finally realized that caring for my mental health on good mental health days is vitally important. I believe this is important for everyone, not just people who are… Read more
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Barks and Recreation: One Last Ride
Let A Puppy Rescue You. In October a homeless and pregnant beagle found me while I was walking my two dogs around our farm. I invited her to live with us. In November she delivered eight adorable puppies. The puppies are now two months old, and ready to find forever-homes. I want to give everyone… Read more
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When Mental Illness Makes Small Tasks Overwhelming
Overwhelmed and unmotivated aren’t typically terms that go hand-in-hand. But today I’m feeling both. I read a quote on a piece of art by Kelly Malka, and it sparked some inspiration, so I want to talk about it; “Sometimes I’m so overwhelmed by everything I want to do that I’m afraid I might not accomplish… Read more
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Barks and Recreation: Puppy Update
In October I rescued a pregnant and homeless beagle that I found while walking my two dogs around our farm. On November 9th she delivered eight healthy and absolutely adorable puppies. The puppies are now a month old, so I want to give everyone an update. Below you will find updated photos and information for each… Read more