Handling Mother’s Day After Pregnancy Loss
A day celebrating motherhood is a wonderful thing, but for some of us it can be a tormentingly gray area.Continue Reading
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So You Think OCD Jokes Are Funny
People have been making a lot of “hand washing OCD” jokes lately. I see them on Facebook, I see themContinue Reading
I Write About Mental Illness Because People Tell Me I Shouldn’t
I’m living with bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. I share my experiences with mental illness openly on my blogContinue Reading
Are You Listening to Understand or Argue?
I want you to ask yourself some questions and sincerely consider the answers. Ask yourself: Do I listen as passionatelyContinue Reading
Mental Health Crisis Lines and Communities
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A Letter in Case You’re Having a Tough Day Too
Dear You, Life can be tough sometimes. I sincerely understand that life can be excruciatingly tough. There will be horribleContinue Reading
Strategies for Socializing After Isolation
Mental illness can be tough. Becoming socially isolated as a result of mental illness is far too easy. Depression canContinue Reading
Winter can be tough but so are we
Christmas is closing in. I have done absolutely zero Christmas shopping and there isn’t a Christmas tree up in myContinue Reading
Quieting the Mean Voice in My Head
I’ve been trying to quiet the mean voice inside my head lately. I want to tell you about it. ItContinue Reading
Making Time For Grief
Hello everyone, Daisy, my service dog and best friend of eleven years recently passed away. I need to take someContinue Reading
Support, Self-Care, and Superhero Capes
Some friends came over on Saturday night. We had planned to go out and visit various Halloween themed attractions. It’sContinue Reading
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