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POWER Do you have power? What is it? How do you get it? What do you do with it? Power: The ability to do or act in a particular way to direct or influence others’ behaviors. I know in the mental health community, my experiences with power are not dissimilar to others. When I […]
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Welcome to another edition of Music Monday! I’ll be quiet now because I have a lot to say regarding the following song “Praying” by Kesha. Side note: I don’t know why it turned my background white. All words are my own except when directly quoted. I‘d also love to hear from you. What songs are […]
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Always have to start with Maybelline. She’s the beginning and the end of my world. Today sucks. I hate today. I feel depressed because I’m fat. I am having some distressing gastrointestinal issues going on, and they are wreaking havoc on my body and making me feel fat . . . . which in turn […]
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Never really engaging in self-care, I had no idea what to expect, write, or suggest about it. I’ve been to enough treatment facilities that encouraged self-care, but I always believed I didn’t deserve it, so I wouldn’t even try. But learning that self-care lowers stress levels, helps maintain focus on recovery, and helps boost personal […]
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Norman Cousins (1912 – 1990) This is a quote from Norman Cousins (1912 – 1990) who was an American journalist and editor in chief of the Saturday Review for over 35 years. He was known for his quotes on life, death, laughter, and health. When we think about loss, most times our minds go […]
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