33 years ago today, my mom took her own life. She was an amazing woman, and a force of nature. My life has been forever shaped not only in an homage to her, but also in the gut-wrenching never-ending ache from the hole she left behind. i realized recently, that in 2 years, I will […]
Tag: depression
Quit the New Year’s Guilt
Happy New Year! It’s a great opportunity for starting over, renewal, and rebirth. If you want to. But don’t over-burden your already tenuous hold on stability with ridiculous expectations of new year’s resolutions. For years I said I would lose weight, quit picking my nails, quit picking at my face, be nicer, save money, blah, blah, blah….it never ever worked! Yet year after year we try again.
A Stress-free gift to yourself this holiday season
Food. Family. Gifts. Travel. The winter holidays can be enough to send anyone into a tailspin. But one of the simplest and least expensive ways to enjoy this time of year can be one of the best.
So thankful…
It’s so amazing to have finally found the provider that gets you, that knows her shit, is willing to listen to you and knows how to help you – and admits it when she can’t.
I wonder…
We wonder why there are so many people with mental health issues. Homeless on the streets, white males shooting up schools, mothers driving onto baseball fields, “successful” fashion designers taking their own lives.
Ache
31 years ago today, my mom took her own life. She was an amazing woman, and a force of nature. My life has been forever shaped not only in an homage to her, but also in the gut-wrenching never-ending ache from the hole she left behind…