I'm writing to you at the end of September, and this year has been a blur. 2020 has been a year of Coronavirus, lockdowns, racial unrest, a tense election, natural disasters, and, to be honest, many more things that I'm probably forgetting, because it's just been so much. In fact, this year has been so …
What I’ve Been Up To
Hello, Followers of this blog may have noticed that I do not post nearly as much as I used to. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, this blog was an invaluable coping skill for me when I was at the worst of my anxiety and PTSD. Simply put, I do not need …
Creating Peace in the Chaos
You may have noticed that except for my post about voting, I have not posted in quite a while. There is very good reason for that! I have been unbelievably busy. For the past couple of months, I have been working three jobs, to make up for the financial loss I took when I left …
Self Care is a Political Act
I've wanted to make videos for a little while now. I think they are a little more "share-able" than blog posts, and I really want to spread this message. I honestly feel that self care with make the world a better place.
Please Vote
I present this break in our regular programming to ask that if you live in the United States, you make sure you are registered to vote. In some states, there is still time to register before this year's election. Voting has an awful lot to do with mental health. Some people abstain from the political …
10 Signs My Mental Health Has Improved
Mental health recovery can be a lot like a rollercoaster. It has its ups and downs of varying heights. Some stay in one altitude for a little while, while some are constantly riding the coaster through loops and valleys. Recovery will look wildly different for any two people, but for me, this is what it …