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.”
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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”
Recovery
Be true to yourself ALWAYS and the rest of life will fall into place as it will. ~mh 💕😊
I Care. Let’s Talk. 