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Kid’s stories and jokes of the truth

Kids say the darndest things. I mean some of the things that my son or his friends say come from an imagination that is open to the world. And I love hearing all about it, seeing how creative they can be. Nothing is off limits. My son would talk about seeing the clouds in the sky and thinking about our dogs that have passed away jumping from cloud to cloud playing and watching us. Then stories about being a ninja or the slayer of all evil and he is set out to protect me or his friends. I love hearing …

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School is back in session once again

It is that time of the year when school is back in session. Some schools have been going for a month already while there are some beginning in a week or two. We parents are eager for our little ones to get back out there to learn new things and meet new friends. Those starting new schools and those starting college have the added excitement of new facilities, teachers, and for some to be away from the family. School time of fun School is supposed to be exciting, and maybe it once was. But today, going to school is beginning …

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Many Options for Outlets of Stress in Life

Life can come at us very hard sometimes. Throwing curveballs in our days any chance it can. A project going perfect until one small change and then suddenly everything is on the line. Relationships moving in a loving way, until one phone call, one chance encounter. Then suddenly questions build, and confusion is all that remains. No matter who you are, there will be a day that tests your mind. Do you have outlets that you can use to ease the stress? The Outlet We all need a form of outlet in our lives to ease the stress of life. …

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It is Okay Not to Understand

I was talking to a friend recently about things I am feeling and how my mind thinks about the world around me. This person commented (in a joking manner) that I was messed up in the head. Now, I did not take this in any other form than the fact that they truly did not understand what I was going through. They did not understand how my mind functioned and how something small can be a trigger of severe anxiety to me. I responded to my friend that it is an eye-opening experience when you hear me talk about myself …

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Can you handle the changes in your life?

I have talked about how we need to start caring about ourselves a little more. About how the stresses in our daily lives can eat away, so we need to have outlets to release some of these emotions. Even talked about ways that we can use exercise, nutrition, and our hobbies to add some positivity into our lives. These are all great….but, what happens when you do start working on yourself? How do you handle the emotions, behaviors, and the thoughts that are now changing? What I am talking about I started working on myself when I started this blog …

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Are you going through a long list of emotions?

I have been seeing various TikTok videos and reels on Facebook where someone adds their video to a voice asking if they were the only ones in that awkward stage of being happy, hurt, and healing all at the same time. This got me thinking (like I need a reason). How many times has someone asked me “how are you doing?” And then, in my mind you run through a very long list of emotions and adjectives that would describe me, but all I say is, “Fine.” Too Many Emotions Over the last few weeks… no, maybe it has been …

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Are you uncomfortable enough to change?

I was told once that I had to be uncomfortable to make a change in my situation. This got me to think…more. Think about parts of your life that you wish could change. It could be something small or something big. Maybe in a relationship or with a family member. Or maybe you just want to make a change in your own life. So…why haven’t you made that change yet? Signs to change I took a very close look at my life recently. Going throughout my childhood, into my teens, then the beginning of adulthood. Looking at the areas I …

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How social is social media?

It seems like you are not someone unless you are on some form of social media. And it is like a new platform is developed every year. Facebook (or Meta), Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and I am sure there are many more. How many times have you heard comments and commercials like “you can easily find us on Facebook at…” or “come interact with your favorite star on Instagram!” The internet seems to become the place to find your favorites. But how social is social media? Social Media on My Mental Health As many know I am finishing up my …

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What it all looks like

They are laughing, smiling, dancing around, but did you know they are fighting depression? Maybe they are sitting in the corner, quiet and reserved. Are you aware they are fighting anxiety? Mental health has a stigma in the world that a depressed person is always withdrawn and sad. That a person who has anxiety is always nervous and fidgety. We don’t always look and act like that. I look happy Over the last few weeks, I have laughed with friends and sang my heart out to rock music. I enjoyed some time with my friends and neighbors at a barbeque …

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Offering a Little Animal Support

We have all had those times in our lives that are in need of a hug or just an act of comfort. Maybe we are in the middle of grieving the loss of a loved one. It could be the stress of the job or school. But to have someone sit with you and just offer the chance to comfort without saying a word, can be enormous. Yes, our friends and family could be that one to offer the comfort, but then talking is involved. I realized recently that there is something better, my pets. Doggie Love I have 2 …