For the past several days I’ve been pondering the concept of support. Not the emotional support so many of us need, but rather the aid or assistance given to a cause. In this regard, the idea of support might be a bit tricky for some. Why? Because this type of support is often mistaken for Read more about Love And Support Aren’t The Same Thing![…]
My daughter is an avid reader. She often gives me suggestions on what to read. One of her suggestions was 13 Reasons Why. I usually try to immediately read the books she selects for me, but this time I hesitated. Not for any particular reason; I just wasn’t “feeling it”. Then Netflix released a series Read more about #1 Reason Parents Should Watch 13 Reasons Why![…]
By Michelle Peterson Whether you are in the midst of addiction recovery or just finished up, you know how much of a toll it takes on your body. You discovered a strength you never knew you had in you, and you made it through. However, recovery doesn’t stop the moment you complete treatment. There Read more about Addiction Recovery: Finding Self-Worth and Spiritual Connection Through Mind and Body Healing[…]
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![…]
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[…]
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 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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