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2020 has arrived!!!!

2019 was a difficult year for many families as they lost loved ones. It was a time of turmoil for the country. If we can all celebrate on New Year’s Eve in unity then surely we can come together every other day of the year. 2020 has arrived! May everyone experience good health, find happiness,Continue reading “2020 has arrived!!!!”

Monday Motivation – Happy New Year!!

Hold Steady!! 2020 is near! All of the things you didn’t do, couldn’t do, wouldn’t do…..no worries! January 1 is the beginning of a new day…a new year…a new decade! It is never too late to begin again. Start where you are. Say to yourself “I Matter!” and get busy being the YOU that youContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Happy New Year!!”

Monday Motivation – What are you Worth?

Just when you think you aren’t worth a darn thing is the exact time to say to yourself: “I matter!” “ I am worth all of the gold in the world!” “I am a good person!” “I deserve better!” “I AM worth it!” 💕 If you need convincing, reach out! I Care. Let’s Talk! MakeContinue reading “Monday Motivation – What are you Worth?”

Alone for the Holidays.

My eldest son and his girlfriend came by last night and helped put the lights on the tree. I always like to have a tree up for Thanksgiving. It helps me get into the spirit of the holidays. Each year that passes I see my kids finding their way in life, growing into the adultsContinue reading “Alone for the Holidays.”

A Day of Remembrance

November 23 was International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Know the signs….listen with your ears and your eyes. Speak up for those who can’t. Be an advocate. Show compassion. Have empathy. Be patient. Don’t shrug it off as ‘this too shall pass’……because itContinue reading “A Day of Remembrance”

Social Media does NOT Equal Social Connections

We are living in a time period where social media consumes our daily lives. One can have 1400+ ‘friends’ on their social media and not one of them they consider enough support to call upon in an hour of need. Please go through your friends’ list of all social media and make notes of theContinue reading “Social Media does NOT Equal Social Connections”

No Blame. No Shame.

“Suicide, mental illness and addiction are the only illnesses we blame the person for perpetually.” Kevin Hines These are all illnesses of the brain. The brain is an organ just like any other organ in the body. It breaks down. It gets sick. It needs tending to and we must take care of it justContinue reading “No Blame. No Shame.”

Monday Motivation

We live our lives reacting to each and every event that happens to us. In 2016 I was faced with what I consider a life altering event. I could have reacted so many different ways. I decided not to react at all. One of the best decisions I ever made! Sometimes no reaction is moreContinue reading “Monday Motivation”