Tag: depression
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ASL Journey
I have mentioned I’m working on learning ASL. I thought it might be fun to share how I’m doing with this. There is also the disturbing thing I want to share with you. Did you know 90% of parents who have a deaf child do not bother to learn ASL? Talk about isolating to put…
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The Impact of Gaslighting in Medicine on Patient Health a Personal Experience
This is a longer post yes, however the story it tells is one that needs to be told. Even now I barely scratch the surface and that is so far from okay that I have no words for what I touch on.
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Acceptance for the First Time
What I look forward to is acceptance because of what it leads to. This is one of my heavier posts, I talk about how lack of acceptance has lead to abuse, mental health problems, people pleasing and the dangers there. I also talk about a group of people have shown me what acceptance really is.
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Transforming Doom Piles with New Tools
DOOM piles? That is a medical term for those piles that only I can make sense of? Ok, I had to learn more and now after several hours I am writing this and expanding on a tool I am going to try out. Right tool for the job right?
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The Things I Never Say Out Loud
Mental health struggles don’t announce themselves. They sit in the silence, in the weight of unspoken words, in the quiet ache of loneliness and doubt. If you’ve felt it, know this—you are not the burden. The failure to understand it is. And that is not yours to carry.
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Understanding Joy: The Light That Fuels Connection
Beneath a sky alive with luminous swirls of color, the stars sparkled like scattered jewels against the vast expanse. A gentle breeze carried the crisp scent of snow, mingling with the faint sweetness of cocoa steam rising from a warm mug cradled in waiting hands. Soft blankets wrapped around shoulders, their textures a quiet symphony…
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Friendship Exposes the Danger of a Predator
I trusted a friend with my struggles, seeking connection and understanding. Instead, I uncovered manipulation, dismissal, and danger—the predator hiding behind the mask of friendship. This is a story of betrayal, broken boundaries, and survival—a cautionary tale about friendship turned harmful.
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Coffee and Mental Health: Exploring Fresh-Ground vs. Pre-ground
Why did fresh-ground coffee catch my attention? What secrets could a simple grind reveal about the mind, the body, and beyond? I wasn’t expecting answers—but what I found opened doors to questions I never thought to ask. The more I dug, the deeper the mystery grew. What could it mean?
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Helping with Mental Health: Creating Safe SpacesFinding Ways to Truly Be There
How to Be There for Those in Need Today, I was struggling to figure out a topic to write about. As I scrolled through my chats, it hit me: How do we support those who are struggling with their mental health? It’s easy to say “be there for them,” but what does that really mean?…
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March 4,2025 Not my Usual Type of Post.
This is not my normal post, not by far. However it is part of my battle every day so I feel it should be said. This is part of who I am. Something I face every day. Please take the time to listen and hear my words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.…
Who am I? 