Both of my children are March babies. I celebrate their birthdays the entire month of March. Celebrating their birthdays this month got me to thinking about how we as adults often neglect celebrating our own birthdays. Here’s what I know for sure (in my Oprah Winfrey voice), if you don’t celebrate yourself, no one else Read more about Celebrate Your Own Birthday…Don’t Wait For Someone Else To Do It For You![…]
The month of March is the month we celebrate Women’s History. It wasn’t long ago that American women had little to no rights. The women’s suffrage movement helped to raise the constitutional status of women from that of being subservient to men to having an independent voice. The fight for the 19th Amendment to the Read more about Celebrating Women’s History Month With The Film “Iron Jawed Angels”[…]
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “you can be alone and not be lonely”. The concept is that you can find company with yourself. It is true. You can be happy being with yourself by yourself. But there are times when that might not be enough, especially if you experience depression. Most of the Read more about It’s Okay To Feel Alone…Just Don’t Stay There![…]
by: Michelle Peterson Dealing with addiction is not an easy process, but there are some therapy options that may make it easier. For women and adolescents especially, art therapy can help you access your emotions and give expression to experiences that are too difficult to put into words. This can help you get to Read more about Charms to Soothe: How Art and Music Therapy Can Help You Through Recovery[…]
Once again, as it seems to be a reoccurring event, there has been another mass shooting. This time at a Florida school. This time 17 fatalities. Previously, after mass shooting attacks, supporters of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the 2nd amendment to the United States Constitution have shied away from discussing any major changes Read more about Just Because You’ve Not Been Diagnosed Doesn’t Mean You’re Mentally Well: Mental Health Screening For All Gun Purchases![…]
Recently, I learned about a new software application, notOK This app was created by teenage siblings, Hannah and Charlie Lucas It’s an amazing creation inspired to assist people with depression and/or anxiety (but others can also benefit from it). The application allows users to message people on a list the app calls “trusted contacts”. With Read more about 3 Reasons Why I Love The notOK app![…]
I recently had what Oprah would call a “come to Jesus moment”. It’s when I stopped and reflected upon everything that I am doing with I Press On. Why am I doing this? Who am I doing it for? What do I expect to come from my efforts? In short, I did some serious self-reflection Read more about Rediscovering I Press On![…]
I talk quite a bit about following your conscience. I promise you, trying to fit into someone else’s shoes is uncomfortable for someone who struggles with mental health. This is especially true when you feel the burden to do something that you know others might not support. We’ve had this discussion before when we talked Read more about Monique.?![…]
This Beyonce repost is in memory of one of her biggest fans. This is my tribute to him, his life and all of the lives he touched.
Today is the day that we honor the sacrifices made to advance civil rights in America. We frame the memorial around the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. because his voice for civil rights rang louder and further than others. But be clear, Dr. King knew that he couldn’t do it alone. In his Read more about Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.[…]
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