Exploring the fabric of our stories one character at a time.
Exploring the fabric of our stories one character at a time.
Exploring the fabric of our stories one character at a time.
Clinically and Non-Clinically Diagnosed
Well, it is finally here. There is only one day left for me and then no more. I have been busy saying my goodbyes to everyone that has meant so much to me. But this chapter is coming to a close. Just one last day with my current job and then off to another. My last day of work is here, and a new career is ahead of me. This past week I have been reaching out to everyone I had the opportunity to work with to bid them a heartfelt farewell. Realizing that it is not only my career …
Lately, I have been more vocal about mental health and how everyone experiences life differently. And it is interesting to watch those that do not much about mental health and depression try to understand what I am talking about. I mean we interact with people all day long. Many of these people are either working on healing or trying to survive. If they are not, then they are close with someone who is. And yet, there are still so many that do not understand what our lives are like. Because it is not like others. This is my life. Diagnosis …
As I have been working through so many things in my life, I find myself struggling. This struggle is very frustrating, not just to me, but to those that love and care about me. Because I struggle to take advice. Yup, that’s it. I can listen to what my friends and family tell me I should do or not do all day long. But when I am at a point to make the decision, I just can’t seem to do it. And I couldn’t understand why…until recently. Wake up advice My wake-up call about my life was actually a phone …
You have probably heard of the phrase, “opinions are like (insert a body part here), everyone has one…” (well, you get the picture.) With the way the world continues to evolve and how people are using their thoughts these days, I would like to change that phrase. To me it is more like, “opinions are like a bag of seeds. Not everyone has one, but it is what kind you have and what you do with it that matters.” It doesn’t matter who you are or what you look like, opinions can make the garden beautiful, or they can grow …
Ever hear something just in passing only to have it constantly replay in your mind for days or weeks after? Some have called this “earworms”. Most of us have a song stuck in our heads over and over. Probably from a commercial or a social media post. For me, it is quotes. And this one I cannot stop thinking about it. I came across a social media video where someone stated, “people tend to resent others because they are doing something that we do not feel we are allowed to do.” Think about that for a minute. Not just one-sided …
Recently I was able to have a few conversations with some close friends. In two separate occasions, I was faced with the challenge of looking deeper into my own actions, thoughts, and emotions. Having someone from the outside of your immediate life, with their own questions on how people think, makes a person question their own thoughts. I was asked how I could not believe that I was beautiful and attractive? Why did I struggle with this so much? Why do I still feel like I am not enough? The Past Growing up, I was faced with constant reminders that …
We have all heard the phrase at least once in our lives. “Fake it till you make it!” To pretend to be something or do something to get the reward you really want. To use this as a motivation or to use this as a way to hide. How many of us have told someone that we can do a task, only you actually don’t know how to? How many of us have been asked to act or look a certain way, only to impress others? Who has used this statement to hide behind true emotions so that we don’t …
There are many types of personalities in the world. But many of us can be characterized by either an extrovert or an introvert. Extroverts are ones that you can find easily since many of them stand out in a crowd. They love to socialize and be around people. More outgoing and engaging with others, makes them a focal point of the group. But introverts are more of the opposite. The desire to be alone and have a quieter approach to gatherings. No matter who you are or what you like to do, loneliness impacts everyone. For some the need to …
My son just asked me what mental health is and why is it so important. This question got me thinking. Many of us are moving through each day just surviving. Get up, take care of the family, go to work, only to come home and take care of the family until it is time for bed. We push ourselves to care about everyone else in our lives, that we are not leaving much time for us. I was recently reminded that my mental health is very important and taking time away from work is necessary. So why is it so …
I bet that many of you have, even if it was only once, looked in the mirror and thought it would be better if you were like other people. I know I have. Well, there are times when I still do. Watching others live out (what appears) to be happier, more successful, and better lives than we have. I don’t have a bad life. But there are times when I wish I had more. I wish I had a better grasp on who I was growing up and maybe I would have made something more of myself earlier in life. …