Healed
Bipolar /While ringing up the wrapping paper and first birthday card for our nephew, the cashier asks, “Would you like a bag?” “No thank you.” I respond. “Unless it started raining …
Mental Health Outreach
I snuggled into my recliner with my favorite mug and enjoyed the quiet morning. I took in the familiar taste of the peppermint mocha creamer. I decided to set an …
Dishes off Facebook Marketplace. More importantly, FREE dishes. They’re used…they have some chips. That’s okay, I’ll take them. We loaded them into my car and as if I needed to …
There is a saying, “Don’t let the past haunt you.” I have definitely allowed this to happen in my own life. Past hurts, past choices, past relationships. Past circumstances and …
#YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth How has mental illness impacted your life? Mental illness has affected my life in many ways. It can keep me in bed all day. It can give me …
“But, do you feel joy?” Our mental health support group had been discussing the side effects of medication, in particular flattened emotions. That “meh” attitude towards everything. These beautiful people, …
Not long before celebrating his eighth birthday a few weeks ago, my son asked me, “Mom, have you had a worst day of your life?” We were out kayaking on …
My husband and I were out for a simple anniversary dinner at our favorite local diner. A hole in the wall place really, but they have delicious burgers, tater tots …
Chest pain, shortness of breath, upset stomach, on the verge of tears. I forgot how terrible this feeling is. I remember feeling paralyzed by these feelings in the past. Paralyzed …
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I am thrilled to have the privilege to contribute to this wonderful blog. As Crystal mentioned in her last post, we met at a …