How To Keep Your Teenager Busy During Summer

How To Keep Your Teenager Busy During Summer

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Friday Quote 5/26/2023

So glad you stopped by, I hope to see you again soon. Melinda

Friday Quote 5/26/2023 —

#Weekend Music Share-Tina Turner Proud Mary (Live) Best Version!

Each week I showcase one of my favorite songs. I’m so glad you dropped by, have a great weekend.   Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favorite music. Feel free to use the ‘Weekend Music Share‘ banner in your post, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on social […]

#Weekend Music Share-Pround Mary (Live) —

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How To Restore Your Health And Finances After A Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident doesn’t just come with trauma at the time, it can cause all kinds of stress after. You will need to deal with the other person, your car, finances, and more. Hence, it is good to understand what to do after a car accident to restore your health and attain […]

How To Restore Your Health And Finances After A Car Accident —

What’s Inside

This year I turn 60 and have been thinking about who I am today. My life is not fulfilling, fun, independent and the only thing to get me to laugh is funny animal videos. My life at 38 years old was vibrant, daring, and at the top of my career, and traveling the world. Life […]

What’s Inside —

Wordless Wednesday-Spring Arrives

I’m so glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Melinda

Wordless Wednesday *Spring Arrives —

A New Target

Little AoA is now a salty 14 year old who loves to learn about people. Yesterday, this teen looked up the dad, and discovered that he has a new “girlfriend”, and is wanting to sell the family farm to move closer to her. He is trying to find a horse to buy too, probably because […]

A New Target — Army of Angels: Part 2

Friday Quote

 

So glad you stopped by, I hope to see you again soon. Melinda

Friday Quote 5/19/2023 —

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Many people think ticks that carry Lyme disease aren’t where they live. Think again. Ticks are in every state in America and six countries. People who are diagnosed with Lyme need to report to the CDC for the numbers to be accurate for their state. The think the last time the CDC updated its numbers […]

Lyme Disease Awareness Month —

If YOU Think Someone Reblogging YOUR Post Is PLAGIARISM, Turn Off Reblog Button! —

WordPress is at it again, making changes to something that’s not broken and not telling anyone about the changes, not to mention more changes are coming. So when the hell are they going to tell us????? After close to 20 years with WP maybe it’s time to find another host. WP has the worst communication […]

If YOU Think Someone Reblogging YOUR Post Is PLAGIARISM, Turn Off Reblog Button! —

#Wordless Wednesday-Yellow Roses of Texas

I’m so glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Yellow Rose of Texas I like playing with photo filters. Melinda

Wordless Wednesday *Yellow Rose of Texas —

I’m talking with Amy Gamble-Olympian, Speaker and Mental health Advocate

I have the pleasure of talking with Amy Gamble today about her struggle with the highs and lows of mental illness. I’m proud to call her a friend and she is a true inspiration. I’ve had my own difficult journey with Bipolar Disorder and when I tell you it’s a miracle Amy came out alive, […]

I’m Talking with Amy Gamble-Olympian, Speaker & Mental Health Advocate —

Love Unconditional

Love people for who they are, not for who you want them to be. I started the motherhood journey with no idea of where it would lead. The only wish I ever had for any of my kids, was for them to be happy in life. I hoped that they would all follow their passions, […]

Love Unconditional — Army of Angels: Part 2

Blogger Highlight

Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight a new blogger, Unravelling My Own Bulls#*t. Unravelling My Own Bulls#*t! There’s never an easy way to start something new. There’s often an anxious part of you which […]

Blogger Highlight-Unravelling My Own Bulls#*t! —

Happy Mother’s Day Granny

Happy Mother’s Day Granny. Without your love and support, I would not be alive today. I went to live with my grandparents at 14 years old, a troubled teen with a traumatic background I kept secret from them. Being raised by people from the “Great Generation” was a blessing to me. Hard work, accountability, honesty, […]

Happy Mother’s Day Granny —

Weekend Music Share

Each week I showcase one of my favorite songs. I’m so glad you dropped by, have a great weekend.  https://youtu.be/bZxhQJC9hWk Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favorite music. Feel free to use the ‘Weekend Music Share‘ banner in your post, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on social […]

#Weekend Music Share-Eagles – Tequila Sunrise [Live From Melbourne] (Official Video) —

Friday Quote 5/12/2023

So glad you stopped by, I hope to see you again soon. Melinda

Friday Quote 5/12/2023 —

Mental Health Awareness Month

While I’m glad there is Mental Health Awareness Month, I would love to see more discussion on the topic throughout the year. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is an outstanding resource for all topics on Mental Illness. Warning Signs and Symptoms Each illness has its own symptoms, but common signs of mental illness […]

Mental Health Awareness Month —

Wordless Wednesday *St. Petersburg Street View —

I’m so glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Waterway through St. Petersburg Guards of Bridge Melinda

Wordless Wednesday *St. Petersburg Street View —

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Awareness Month —

You might not know what ALS stands for but I bet you know some high-profile people who have or had ALS.  Notable individuals who have been diagnosed with ALS include: Baseball great Lou Gehrig Theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author Stephen Hawking Hall of Fame pitcher Jim “Catfish” Hunter U.S. Senator Jacob Javits Actor David Niven […]

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Awareness Month —

May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month #ThisIsFibro —

Fibromyalgia is an invisible chronic illness with no cure and can take years to receive a proper diagnosis. One of the reasons it’s hard to get a diagnosis is many of the symptoms are the same as other chronic illnesses. A Rheumatologist is most often the type of doctor to provide treatment to limit symptoms. […]

May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month #ThisIsFibro —

Blogger Highlight-Cultivating Calm Within —

Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight a new blogger, Cultivating Calm Within. Cultivating Calm Within Reboot the Brain. Find Inner Peace. Drive Ambition. Live Successfully.  Here at Cultivating Calm Within, Linda is a storyteller and […]

Blogger Highlight-Cultivating Calm Within —

#Weekend Music Share-OneRepublic – Love Runs Out (One Night in Malibu) —

Each week I showcase one of my favorite songs. I’m so glad you dropped by, have a great weekend.  https://youtu.be/Cp92QUFmoos Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favorite music. Feel free to use the ‘Weekend Music Share‘ banner in your post, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on social […]

#Weekend Music Share-OneRepublic – Love Runs Out (One Night in Malibu) —

Friday Quote 5/5/2023 —

So glad you stopped by, I hope to see you again soon. Melinda

Friday Quote 5/5/2023 —

Pay attention to Mental Health warning signs and make the turn! — Friend & Guest Blogger Shedding Light on Mental Health —

You’re driving down a road and suddenly see a sign indicating a sharp turn. Do you slow down? If you don’t you risk going over a steep cliff. It doesn’t mean you “will” go over the cliff…it’s importantly a warning sign to prevent an accident or death. I’ve been a person in the past who […] […]

Pay attention to Mental Health warning signs and make the turn! — Friend & Guest Blogger Shedding Light on Mental Health —

Wordless Wednesday *Black Sand Beach and Huge Turtle —

I’m so glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Big Island 1993 Melinda

Wordless Wednesday *Black Sand Beach and Huge Turtle —

Tips For Leaving Your Pet Behind When You Travel —

Traveling is exciting, but for pet owners, it may come with some guilt and anxiety about leaving a pet behind. Whether it’s a short weekend trip or a long vacation, leaving your pet can be difficult. But doing this is a great option if you’re worried about your pet not adjusting well to new surroundings. […]

Tips For Leaving Your Pet Behind When You Travel —

May Awareness Days —

It’s a new month and new awareness days. Listed are just a few, you can find a complete list online. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month Deaf Awareness Week 1st-7th Clean Air Month ALS Awareness Month Arthritis Awareness Month Bladder Cancer Awareness Month Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month Jewish American Awareness Month Lupus Awareness Month Mental […]

May Awareness Days —

Book Review for The Compulsion Cloud by Averi Ridge Castaneda —

I want to thank Editor Andrea Marchiano from Trigger Publishing for sending me The Compulsion Cloud to review. Mental Health books written for children teach by writing at a level they understand and will help you start a conversation on the subject.  Blurb Holly’s story starts with a cloud – and it’s not a fluffy, […]

Book Review for The Compulsion Cloud by Averi Ridge Castaneda —

Blogger Highlight-Matt’s Plants & Co —

Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight a new blogger, Matt’s Plants & Co. Matt’s Plants & Co   I’m Matt, a newbie gardener based in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Here, I share my experiences in […]

Blogger Highlight-Matt’s Plants & Co —

How The WordPress & Twitter Divorce Effects You —

If you did not receive the email, you will no longer be able to automatically send your post to Twitter. Apparently, negotiations have broken off. What that means is bloggers from WordPress will have to manually tweet posts. This is a huge amount of work for some and will likely mean not using Twitter. I […]

How The WordPress & Twitter Divorce Effects You —

Reclaiming Mental Health – P1 — Guest Blogger Shedding Light on Mental Health —

In the beginning of January 2023, I woke up about 5am and walked downstairs to my office. I sat there for a moment and then went over to the bookcase and picked up a copy of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V). It’s the book mental health care professionals use as […] […]

Reclaiming Mental Health – P1 — Guest Blogger Shedding Light on Mental Health —

#Weekend Music Share-Paul Rodgers All right Now & Wishing Well-Turn it UP!!!!!! —

Each week I showcase one of my favorite songs. I’m so glad you dropped by, have a great weekend.   Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favorite music. Feel free to use the ‘Weekend Music Share‘ banner in your post, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on social […]

#Weekend Music Share-Paul Rodgers All right Now & Wishing Well-Turn it UP!!!!!!  —

Friday Quote 4/27/2023 —

So glad you stopped by, I hope to see you again soon. Melinda

Friday Quote 4/27/2023 —

Is Your Personal Information Safe On Health Apps? —

Health Apps have become critical to our daily lives but do you know if your personal information is shared? I recently read that some Apps use your information for research, or sell the information to a third party. Everyone needs to know how their personal information is used, there are enough security risks in life. […]

Is Your Personal Information Safe On Health Apps? —

How to avoid Chronic Kidney Disease —

In the earliest stages of Chronic Kidney Disease, you can make changes to your diet that will help your kidneys stave off/or slow the progression of the disease. I’ve only included the basics, so please go to the sites referenced for complete information. The time to make changes is now, before you get Kidney Disease […]

How to avoid Chronic Kidney Disease —

Wordless Wednesday *Cruising out of Sydney Harbor —

I’m so glad you joined me on Wordless Wednesday. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Melinda

Wordless Wednesday *Cruising out of Sydney Harbor —

Your Mental Health Is Important: Tips On Moving To A New Town —

Moving to a new town can be challenging. You’re uprooting your life and starting over in unfamiliar surroundings where no one knows you or where no familiar faces exist. However, with an open mind and positive approach, moving can be both enjoyable and beneficial for your mental well-being. It will help to expose you to […]

Your Mental Health Is Important: Tips On Moving To A New Town —

How To Save Money On Most Anything —

Inflation has driven many people to look for coupons for the first time only to find that coupons don’t come in the mail anymore. Company Savings Programs, Shopping, and Reward Apps are the first lines of defense and there are many to pick from. The first place to look for cost savings is with the […]

How To Save Money On Most Anything —

Book Review for The Marvelous Magical Door by Leo Perry —

I want to thank Editor Andrea Marchiano from Trigger Publishing for sending me The Marvelous Magical Door to review. Mental Health books written for children teach by writing at a level they understand and will help you start a conversation on the subject.  About the Author Leo is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts […]

Book Review for The Marvelous Magical Door by Leo Perry —

Blogger Highlight-Monicle’s Chronicles —

Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight a new blogger, Monicle’s Chronicles. monicle’s chronicles living well at 70 I’m sixty, single and surviving. Too old to work, to young to die. I love being retired […]

Blogger Highlight-Monicle’s Chronicles —

Stream of Consciousness Saturday #SOCS Prompt is “scene.” —

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “scene”. Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy! At almost 60 with multiple chronic health problems, my days of drama are long behind me. I’ve met many good and not-so-good doctors over the years and have had two bad experiences in the past month. I finally hit […]

Stream of Consciousness Saturday #SOCS Prompt is “scene.”  —

4 Reasons Theray Is The Right Choice —

The goal of each of the many available therapeutic approaches is the same: to facilitate the patient’s growth and development. Thankfully, the stigma surrounding treatment has decreased significantly in recent years. Remember that counseling is about making lasting improvements, not just temporary ones. Here are four positive outcomes that are common among those who participate […]

4 Reasons Theray Is The Right Choice —

Friday Quote 4/21/2023 —

So glad you stopped by, I hope to see you again soon. Melinda

Friday Quote 4/21/2023 —

#Weekend Music Share-Corey Kent – Something’s Gonna Kill Me-Great Tune! —

Each week I showcase one of my favorite songs. I’m so glad you dropped by, have a great weekend. Corey Kent – Something’s Gonna Kill Me    Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favorite music. Feel free to use the ‘Weekend Music Share‘ banner in your post, and […]

#Weekend Music Share-Corey Kent – Something’s Gonna Kill Me-Great Tune!  —

How to Get Your Life Back on Track When Things Are Out of Control —

Are You Feeling Overwhelmed and Stressed Out? Don’tDon’t fret – many others feel the same! Organizing your life and taking purposeful steps are all effective strategies for getting life back under control – This blog post will discuss tips to regain your control! This post offers easy tips to organize yourself and rebuild momentum for […]

How to Get Your Life Back on Track When Things Are Out of Control —

Earth Day is on the 22nd-Let’s all do Our part —

Earth Day was first held on April 22,1970 to support environmental protection. Today there are events held around the world with a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet. There are many ways to help the planet: Reuse Stores Consignment Shops Recycling  Car Pool […]

Earth Day is on the 22nd-Let’s all do Our part —

Conversations With My Psychiatrist | The End Is Nigh — Guest Blogger…salted lithium.

I have two more appointments before my psychiatrist retires. This isn’t a surprise, she told me when we started three years ago that our relationship would be temporary. She also told me I wouldn’t be left out in the cold, that I’d be referred to another psychiatrist and my treatment would continue. But that’s not […]

Conversations With My Psychiatrist | The End Is Nigh — …salted lithium.

I Need Your Help!

Thank you for stopping by Survivors Blog Here today, we appreciate you!

Survivors Blog Here started in 2014 and you’ve seen Contributors leave due to life changes and new Contributors have joined us on our journey. It’s important for me to know that we are providing you with posts that support your interest.

Survivors Blog Here is very dear to me, my passion has not waned over the years. I want to ask two questions.

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Your feedback is critical to how we move forward. Please take a minute to leave your comments.

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Wordless Wednesday *R is for Roses —

I’m glad you visited my blog today, be sure to leave your comments below. Melinda

Wordless Wednesday *R is for Roses —