Dear us, We Need to Talk

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Dear Us, We need to talk.  I don’t know exactly how to start this conversation, but let me first say that I’m sorry I have not been your friend for ages and beyond. We learned early what it was like to be neglected and abused, and I didn’t know what to do with that, so […]

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How to Talk to Others About Mental Illness Now

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I was sitting in my chair, trying to silence my snowballing anxiety, but you know how that goes. I was nauseous, dizzy, constantly rubbing my head and face, beating my skull against the chair, not able to speak with clarity, ect., very noticeable symptoms. My sister-in-law just looked at me, then looked away. I felt […]

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#FridayFeelings – Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness

via GIPHY There’s little reason to wonder why there is a stigma attached to mental illness today To say those with mental illness have been treated inhumanely over the years is an understatement.  Among methods used to treat mental illness over the centuries include lobotomies, purging, bleeding, vomiting, asylums, isolation, injecting patients with syphilis, using […]

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Music Monday – Sia and 5 ways to “Never Give Up”

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Welcome to Music Monday. We check out Sia’s explosive and inspirational anthem called “Never Give Up” and find 5 ways to keep on moving forward.

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Music Monday – All about RECOVERING! and FORGIVENESS? Vol 2

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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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