Image Source: Pexels Living with a chronic illness isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean you’re consigned to a life of sadness, disappointment, and hopelessness. Whether you were born with a chronic condition or diagnosed later in life, it’s entirely possible to thrive when you have a chronic illness. Joy and optimism can help you build the [...]
image Source: Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/photos/vintage-mirror-reflection-field-5239872/) Ask anyone with experience and they will tell you that being an introvert can be both a blessing and a curse. While introverts may struggle with the challenges of living in a largely extroverted world, they are also likely to experience a depth of sensitivity and feeling that their more outgoing counterparts [...]
Finding a mental resource can be tricky. We all want to be heard, and even if we aren't involved in an actual conversation, there are still ways to fill this need. Those who spend a lot of time in their heads, may find themselves struggling with mental health issues. If you are more introverted, reaching [...]
Hi Friends! I felt the urge to reach out and connect with you through writing. I'm having a delightful summer with lots of sunshine, socializing, exercise and free time. In my free time, I have been watching intriguing shows like Homeland and Lost. It is the second time around for me and Lost. I'm watching it [...]
Often the easy way out is to avoid something hard. We all have moments of weakness when we opt for that path. We also have moments of courage when we move toward a difficult situation or conversation. In my experiences of parenting, marriage, coaching, writing, working within the juvenile justice system and as a special education [...]
We all have times we feel let down, abandoned, rejected, hurt or disrespected by someone close to us. We feel angry, sad, lonely, etc. We take it to heart. Sometimes we are conscious of our hurt feelings and sometimes they reside subconsciously because we have learned to suppress truly painful emotions. I have come to [...]
