Tag: Mental Health
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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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The Importance of Doing What is Right for You
Prioritizing self-care is essential for mental health and emotional well-being. Whether it’s setting boundaries, leaving a toxic job, or nurturing positive relationships, making yourself a priority leads to a balanced, fulfilling life. Learn how to embrace self-respect and create meaningful connections that enrich your creativity and overall happiness.
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Snowstorms and Reflections: Assumptions, Life, and Apologies
Reflections inspired by snowstorms and the lessons of patience, assumptions, and accountability. Explore life’s challenges through the lens of humility, respect, and personal growth.
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The Silent Killer of Stigma: What It Means to Live with Autism and ADHD
ASD and ADHD are topics I frequently mention, but today I want to take a closer look at how these aspects of neurodiversity shape my daily life and writing. Humor often helps me navigate the challenges, and it is a vital tool when dealing with the unexpected. Read till the end you will see why…
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Self-Care and Writing in Chaos: Lessons From My Alphabet Soup Life
Self-care shapes health, creativity, and connection—but finding balance in chaos is easier said than done. From navigating ADHD and ASD to writing through challenges, I share my personal journey of grappling with self-care amid the unpredictability of my ‘alphabet soup’ life.
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Writing Through Pain: Escaping Struggles and Finding Strength
Opening Reflection: Living with Mobility Challenges Mobility challenges shape every aspect of life, often in ways that others may not even realize. For me, these challenges have become part of my daily rhythm, influencing how I interact with the world and approach even the simplest tasks. They’ve taught me mîno-pimohtêwin (the good way of walking,…
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The Fire That Never Burned Out: My Journey to Preserving Valor
How did today’s post “When Valor is Stolen: Resisting DEI Erasure and the Rise of a Dark Future” come about. Here is why, here is my personal feelings on this and why it resonated so strong with me for so many reasons. When I was a young girl, I dreamed of serving in the military—not…
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Empowering My Voice: Writing, Autism, ADHD, and Self-Acceptance
Living with Autism and ADHD feels like juggling two vibrant personalities—one craves structure, the other thrives on chaos. My Cree heritage taught me self-acceptance, and my service dog, Peace, anchors me during sensory storms. Writing captures my journey of self-discovery and healing.
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Acts of Kindness: The Power of Community Support in Crisis
Today has been quite productive. I revised my website to better align with its current scope. As mentioned in several sections, I utilize AI to assist with grammar, punctuation, and other basics. Today, I extended this assistance to refine the tone of my personal writings and the site itself. This approach provides an added layer…
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Stop Being a Compliant Patient
Today, I’m stuck in bed because of my medical conditions. It can be really tiring and lonely. I’ve mentioned my health issues before, but never in detail. Today feels like the right day to share more. Even though I’m medically retired, I still honor the oath to do no harm, a commitment I made when…
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