What if, just once, we answer that question with the truth? What happens when someone says, "I'm having a terrible day?" What if we show them l o v e instead of straying away? I'm good. I'm fine. I'm alright. [I'm lying.] Maybe they don't need much. Maybe all they …
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There are a million and one of these lists out there, but I want to share what has helped me. It’s a mix of all of these that help keep me going during those dark times. I’m also not perfect and fail in these too. I’ve had a hard few weeks, and thinking about this …
The Light is Always There
I’ve been struggling the past few weeks. One little email, phone call, or snowflake can lead to a mental breakdown. I’m probably stressing out over nothing. But I haven’t quite figured out how to convince myself of that...yet. The weather isn’t helping. Normally I walk to work, and if the weather is bad I do …
Just Like That
alarm chirps. i slept through the night. be still. all is calm. inversion. i turn on the sun. a peaceful morning. out the door i go. i see a familiar face. we talk. and just like that, i feel it coming. my mind races. my heart is pounding. alone in a crowded room. the constant …
Staring at Computer Screens
I am a firm believer in taking mental health days. It shouldn't be any different than calling in sick because you have the flu. That being said, I have never taken one, although, I've had my days where I probably should have. At work on those days, most of the time I found myself staring …
Thankful for 2016.
I’m sitting here trying to find the words to describe 2016. Life-changing. Healing. Forgiving. Hey look! I found words. 🙂 --- At the beginning of this year, I was a little lost. I was in a dark place. I was starting to think that I would never get out of it. So, I finally did …
Tired, but Thankful.
I was up late last night. This morning was an early one. But as I was sitting there last night thinking of how tired I was, I suddenly became very thankful. I’m tired. No longer is that secret for, “I’m depressed and hate everything about life.” I’m just tired. Because I worked. Because I’ve been …
