PinnedWhen Depression Strikes Again- People Writing Songs That Voices Never ShareSilence like a cancer grows~ Simon & Garfunkel It’s been a while since I’ve written on a regular basis. This entire year feels like it’s been a cluster fuck. I’m not sure how many people suffer from Dysthymia- a “persistent depressive disorder which is a continuous long term (chronic) form…Mental Health6 min read
Oct 12, 2020From Winter SAD to COVID GAD, Stuck in the TunnelDo you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Many do and they begin to see a light at the end of the tunnel sometime in March, knowing spring is around the corner. Many people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder hang on to one thing, spring… yes, spring! How people mentally…Mental Health5 min read
Oct 17, 2019When The Butterfly Emerges From Her CocoonMany times others stories can inspire you to dig deeper within yourself and metamorphosis can take place, even if it’s temporary- keep a mental or written journal. Many of the articles I write are Retweeted on Twitter over and over. It’s always refreshing when I receive comments online because I…Mental Health5 min read
Sep 12, 2019Blinded By The LightMost people welcome the morning sunlight beaming into their room. A small percentage of people dread the sunlight and will take measures to make sure their room is dark both day and night. Do you remember when you were young and as soon as the sun began to lighten up…Mental Health4 min read
Sep 10, 2019Generalized Anxiety, Like a Dark and Winding RoadDid you ever wake up one day and realize it’s been a week or more since you experienced chronic anxiety or a panic attack? Tonight I shed a lot of tears. I was doing a bit of reflection and realized there was a time when I felt a glimmer of…Mental Health5 min read
Aug 19, 2019Dear Mom, I Must Send This Letter To Heaven NowI wrote this letter while you were still alive, I never had the nerve to share it with you because you didn’t want to talk about death and dying. You were focused on living. …Love3 min read
Mar 19, 2019Why She Wasn’t Daddy’s Baby GirlIt was a bitter and stormy winter evening when 6 month old Wendy was found unconscious in her play pen by her mom. When I arrived in the Emergency room because I received a stat page, I saw a beautiful 6 month old baby lying on the gurney unconscious. Wendy’s…Health5 min read
Published in Thrive Global·Mar 14, 2019Why I Thought My Doctor Was Going To Give Me A Terminal DiagnosisI had been suffering from Vertigo for months. I had been to a few Doctors and received the same diagnosis. I decided to go to back to my Family Doctor who I hadn’t seen since it began. …Mental Health7 min read
Mar 13, 2019A Call to the Emergency Room, the Day Which Forever Changed my LifeIn May of 1980 it was a bright, sunny day and I was at work. I kept wishing I could just leave, that was until I received a stat page to the Emergency room. I was working in Respiratory Therapy at the time and over the intercom I heard, “Respiratory…Short Story8 min read
Mar 10, 2019All She Wanted Was ValidationShe had mental health issues and her family felt angry with her. It didn’t help that those she sought help from treated her in a similar fashion, they felt she was a hypochondriac. Over time many people treated her like a nuisance, not a human being with serious needs. When…Mental Health5 min read