I don’t know if I am blocked or chewing on an empty bone. I am inclined to believe the former. I am sitting on every writer’s dream, a good opening sentence. For day’s I have stared at it. I am inspired by it’s potential to tell a fuller story. But I can’t get beyond this […]
Wakings – EMDR Journey Notes — Owning It
2020 has been a year unlike any other. While it has certainly had its downs, there have also been a fair amount of happy moments, memorable moments, and things we have learned and taken away. No matter what situation you are in now, it is important to remember to keep positive, look forward and treat […]
The Top Things 2020 Has Taught Us —
Psychology Today Sarah Epstein MFT No matter how painful the relationship was, we may mourn its end. Sometimes, the people closest to us cause the most pain and lose the right to be part of our lives. In these cases, ending a relationship, be it an unhappy marriage, a one-sided friendship, or a toxic family relationship is the healthiest […]
Grieving the End an Unhappy Marriage or Toxic Friendship —
I believe self-care is something we can do every day, it doesn’t have to be big steps but simple small steps that add joy throughout the day. Here are a few of the small steps I take during the week. There may be affiliate links in this post for which I make a small commission. […]
Things I’m Loving *Self Care Made Easy 2 —
I woke strong, my body eager to engage with movement. My mind is elsewhere, foggy with sleep and avoidance. I marveled at the independence of my physical self. I saw that for a brief moment each of us were gifted these bodies. I marvel how we are firmly anchored within it’s vast mysteries. And so […]
Steward — Owning It
It’s the weekend, YEAH! I’m so glad you’ve joined me. Did you know I take request? I wanted to be a DJ when I was younger and love playing the music of all types and genres. Drop me a line and let me know what you want to hear next weekend! This is a catchy […]
#Weekend Music Share * —
Hi Everyone, It’s Friday! So glad you stopped by today. I hope you have a good weekend filled with family and COVID safe friends. In Health, Melinda
Friday Quote —
Yesterday in therapy I finished giving my history. My life has 3 phases, the 2nd phase was dark, but short, It began when I was 18. I had been hospitalized for oral surgery. While asleep during the procedure I had a full blown PTSD episode. I believed the staff was going to suffocate me. While […]
Alone – EMDR Journey Notes — Owning It
Hi, it’s Wednesday! I’m so glad you stopped by today. This is an apartment in St. Petersburg, Russia with great Gothic architecture. It’s a shame I can’t blow the photo up. The original is not on my new computer. The apartment building sits next to the beautiful Kazan Cathedral. In Health, Melinda
#Wordless Wednesday Gothic Architecture —
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I wanted to share some thoughts. This isn’t much of a post but some thoughts I had in
Domestic Violence Thru The Eyes Of A Child —
Happy Thanksgiving to all my lovely Canadian followers. have a blessed day filled with joy being with family and friends. In Health, Melinda
Happy Thanksgiving Canada! —
For the second time a notion blew in and landed on my shoulder. In a quiet whisper it asked what if I let it all go? It’s not asking me to ignore what happened. That will always be there. But what if the doubt, confusion, hesitation dissipated. What if the drama blew away and I […]
Whisper – EMDR Journey Notes — Owning It
October 02, 2020 Aromalief Team In February of 2020 the popular prescription pain relief cream Voltaren changed to Over the Counter through
Aromalief Hemp Cream vs Voltaren Gel —
How to identify passive-aggressive behaviour Passive-aggressive behavior might be a feature of some mental health disorders, but it isn’t considered a recognisable mental health condition. However, passive-aggressive behavior can interfere with your relationships and create difficulties at work, for both you and those around you. Have you ever come across or been the recipient of […]
What is passive-aggressive behaviour — Mental health 360°
Last week I received a call and a text simultaneously. The call was my weekly check in with my bodybuilding coach. The text was from someone I suspected may have known the man who kidnapped me. A quick glance at the words stole my attention. My heart wanted him to know him. His words said […]
My Voice – EMDR Journey Notes — Owning It
Things I’m Loving *Self-Care Made Easy I believe self-care is something we can do every day, it doesn’t have to be big steps but
Things I’m Loving *Self Care Made Easy —
After being so very careful for seven months, the AoA kids and I packed our bags and headed to the hills of Tennessee for a couple days. We spent one day at Dollywood, where masks were required and capacity was limited. We ordered curbside food for dinner, and brought our own food and snacks. Other […]
Fun Fall During the Pandemic — Army of Angels: Part 2
A range of free apps, mindfulness downloads, free calming music, recommended self-help books & helplines for the 2020 World Mental Health Day.
Frugal Finds : World Mental Health Day Special — Invisibly Me
It’s the weekend, YEAH! I’m so glad you’ve joined me. Be Safe. This week we lost one of the great guitarists of our days, Eddie
#Weekend Music Share *Tribute Eddie Van Halen —
I have a mental illness called Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Disorder Type 1, which means I am depressed more often than I am manic or hypo-manic.
October 10th Is World Mental Health Day —
Hi Everyone, It’s Friday! So glad you stopped by today. I hope you have a good weekend filled with family and COVID safe friends. You
Friday Quote —
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an older term for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with a seasonal pattern. It’s a
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? —
Hi, it’s Wednesday! I’m so glad you stopped by today, I appreciate you being here. This week I’m taking you to Australia to the Sydney Opera
#Wordless Wednesday Sydney Opera house —
I’ve been using the Redeem Therapeutics Full-Spectrum Spray 750mg Hemp Extract in the mint flavor for close to a year and wanted to share a review.
Redeem Therapeutics Full-Spectrum Hemp CBD *New Discount Code —
It is the season to be gloomy. Gray clouds in the sky and puddles on the path! For a lot of people, autumnal and wintry
Why Rain & Clouds Are Stressful —
Are you suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. Many
Are you suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Top 5 Lamps for SAD —
I was a child, six months old. You left me in the bathtub while you answered the door. Did you want me to drown? I
Sunday Thoughts, I Was A Child —
Things I’m Loving! Here are some of my favorite Health & Beauty subscription boxes. I don’t always do year-long subscriptions to some boxes but these
Things I’m Loving *Subscription Boxes —
Bella Grace Field Guide to Everyday Magic by Stampington What is currently sparkling in your life? What things do you find beautiful that others may not? What is a treat that instantly takes you back to childhood? What is currently filling up your heart? Who are the people you […]
15 Soul Searching Questions —
Hi Everyone, It’s Friday! So glad you stopped by today, I’m sending good karma your way for a great weekend. The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives. Albert Einstein In Health, Melinda
Friday Quote —
This post may contain an affiliate link where I make a commission that doesn’t cost you extra to use and it helps supply my coffee habit. The views expressed are my own. I’ve been using the Redeem Therapeutics Spray 750mg Hemp Extract in the mint flavor for close to a year now. There are also […]
Review of Redeem Therapeutics Full-Spectrum Organic Hemp CBD Products —
As we round out Pain Awareness Month I wanted to share my thoughts on the global opioid crisis. I have been fortunate to have seen the good and not so good but nowhere near the worst side of the opioid crisis. First and foremost DOCTORS are responsible for educating themselves on each medication they prescribe […]
My Take On The Opioid Crisis —
In a couple of days, we will come together once again to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, this year is different and, in some ways, more critical than ever. Domestic violence was an epidemic before COVID-19, with nearly one in four women and one in seven men reporting that they experience violence from their spouse or […]
October Domestic Violence Awareness Month —
The first pandemic in nearly a century. It’s a disaster on steroids. It has changed our daily lives. In some ways there has been some positive things that have happened. But sometimes I think those of us who try really hard to find hope in every situation look deeply to turn something extraordinarily troubling into […]
Mental Healthiness Requires Work — Shedding Light on Mental Health
Mental health issues affect one in four people. This could range from stress, anxiety, and depression, to severe mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or borderline personality disorder. Often, it can be hard to understand the cause of these mental health problems. They may be triggered by something that has gone on in […]
5 Simple Steps For Dealing With Mental Health Problems —
Analysis by Lisa Respers France, CNN Friday, September 18th 2020, 9:05 AM I’m not asking you to feel sorry for Kanye West. The rapper/designer/provocateur may have earned as many critics over the course of his career as he has fans. But West’s mental health, which he has been open about, should be observed with sensitivity. […]
Kanye West’s mental health battle is a wake-up call for empathy —
Hi, it’s Wednesday! I’m so glad you stopped by today, I appreciate you being here. This week I’m taking you to the state of Alabama. I love the photo and how it captures all the different shades of red. In health, Melinda
#Wordless Wednesday Fall In Alabama —
By Celebretainment Sep 16, 2020 Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Lady Gaga’s personal trauma influenced the book she is penning with her mother. The ‘Rain On Me’ hitmaker and her mum, Cynthia Germanotta, have worked together on ‘Channel Kindness’ – which is a collection of 51 stories of kindness from young people across the world […]
Lady Gaga’s new book inspired by her childhood mental health struggles —
HUFFPOST Catherine Pearson 09/04/2020 11:31am EDT Spend at least five minutes a day, every single day, hanging out with them and doing whatever they want. Kids might find it more difficult to cope with the pandemic. Here’s how parents can help them. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit this past spring, billions of children around the globe were abruptly sent home […]
5 Easy, Practical Ways To Support Your Child’s Emotional Health This Year —
This post may contain affiliate links that don’t cost you more money when used and help to fund my coffee habit. Rise Protein Bars I’ve been eating Rise bars for years, my favorite flavors are Chocolate and Banana, Almond Honey, and Snickerdoodle. I eat one for breakfast every day except for weekends when I […]
Things I’m Loving *Chronic Illness List #2 —
Short-term loan lenders are one of the options you can go to in order to resolve your desperate financial problems during COVID-19. They offer quick cash, easy loan processes, and flexible payment rates for people to take advantage of. As long as payday loans are in-demand, payday loan lenders will always be present to provide […]
Words Of Warning When Taking Out A Loan —
It’s the weekend, YEAH! I’m so glad you’ve joined me. Be Safe. The words to Dream Baby Dream are more relevant than ever. The world has been tested to the limits by the COVID-19 virus and we all need to keep dreaming. There are better days ahead! Melinda Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the […]
#Weekend Music Share *Dream Baby Dream —
Hi Everyone, It’s Friday! So glad you stopped by today. Please be safe this weekend by wearing a mask. We cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string […]
Friday Quote —
As an Ambassador for CureClick, I have an exciting new Clinical Trial to share with you. As you all know COVID-19 has impacted our world as we know it. In order for us to move forward, we need a vaccine to combat the virus. You can help science, yourself, family members, and mankind by participating […]
Participate In A COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Near You —
Hi, it’s Wednesday! I’m so glad you stopped by today. This week I’m taking you to beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama. This area was recently hit by a hurricane and there was extensive damage across the shoreline. You can see an Oil Rig in the distant sunset. This photo was taken from the balcony of the […]
#Wordless Wednesday Gulf Shores, Alabama —
Children are heavily influenced by their surroundings. When we lavish them with positivity, they often grow up with a positive mindset and a can-do attitude. However, if we subject them to certain difficulties, they can be a lot more hardened as they approach their teenage years. The trials and challenges children face during their teenage […]
How Parents Can Help Their Teens Overcome Depression —
By Margarita Tartakovsky, MS Last updated: 23 Aug 2020 Tuning into our feelings, thoughts, and physical sensations is the foundation of caring well for ourselves. We have to know what’s going on in order to take healthy, nourishing action and just better understand ourselves. But the way we do these check-ins really depends on our personality and […]
9 Simple Check-Ins to Identify Your Needs —
My father committed suicide in 1992 after a long struggle with mental illness, he was 52 years old. This post isn’t about how to prevent suicide, or that it’s preventable, this post is about what is left behind after a person commits suicide. September is Suicide Prevention Month and I’ve struggled with what to write. […]
Suicide, What’s Left Behind —
