Do you ever look back at your teenage years and just cringe? Oh boy do I ever! Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and talk some sense into myself. However, I know that if I didn’t make all the choices I did in my past, I wouldn’t…
To the Teacher Who Believed in Me When I Needed it Most
I had a wonderful teacher in elementary school, and luckily I had him for 2 grades. He was my teacher for grade 5 and 7. This was a critical time for me, it was between grades 5-8 when my depression started and grew rapidly due mostly to bullying and general low…
Where Have I Been This Time?
Hello Blog, I am back. It’s been a while, I know, and I am really trying to stop leaving you alone for so long. This past month or so has been a little hectic for me. Hectic, stressful, and busy. Having a mental illness makes staying consistent very difficult, which…
Dear Boppa….
It was twelve years ago today that Mom told me the news I never wanted to hear. I came home after spending some time after school with my then boyfriend, and sat on the couch and looked at her. You had been in the hospital for a couple weeks and…
Yes My Husband Plays Video Games, No It Doesn’t Bother Me. Why Would It?
My husband loves his video games. He could play them all day, and he has on occasion. People ask me now and then, “How do you put up with his video gaming?” “Does he really play video games every day?” and other random questions that display their disapproval. My question…
How You Can Support Your Entrepreneurial Friend
Do you have a friend or family member who has started their own business? You probably have a few. Maybe they started a multi-level marketing business, or are making things to sell, or they started a blog or youtube channel. There are so many ways in which people can start…
Thinx Period Underwear – Product Review
If you are a person who menstruates, you have probably seen ads for Thinx Underwear on social media. That’s how I first discovered it. My initial thoughts? This is too good to be true, there’s no way they work! If they do, they must be uncomfortable. They are also a…
How to Prepare for Winter with Depression
Yesterday was a very cold chilly day. A big reminder that summer is coming to an end, and fall/winter is on the way. A lot of people who suffer from depression find that their symptoms and general condition worsen in the winter. Myself included. There are many reasons for this, cold…