So I began taking a drawing class last Tuesday. I’ve always wanted to do that, but never did. A few months ago, I signed up for the class but ended up canceling because we had to take one of the furbabies to the vet (I can’t remember why). I got really anxious — I didn’t… Read More Keeping Commitments
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out in the blogosphere!!!!! 🌷🌹🌺🌸🌼🌻
As soon as the stores around here clear out their Christmas merchandise, they put up the Valentine’s Day stuff: pink-and-red wrapped candy, chocolates in heart-shaped boxes, heart-shaped balloons, Valentine’s Day cards, red roses. Have I missed anything? I think it’s kind of gross — Â so commercialized. In fact, Valentine’s Day is actually SAINT Valentine’s Day,… Read More Valentine’s Day 2018
I am happy and relieved at the end of the year, especially if it’s been a particularly bad one with regard to my mental health, as well as with things that can be classified as “$hit Happens.” Fortunately, 2017 has been an ok year. Though I underwent ECT in February/March for severe depression, I didn’t… Read More New Year’s Eve 2017
As someone who struggles with mental illness, some days I just need a mental health day. I realize it’s easy for me to do because I don’t work, but if I did work, I’d call in sick in order to do this. I imagine that after the holidays, many people need a mental health day.… Read More Self-Care: Mental Health Days
This time of year isn’t festive for everyone, particularly for those of us who have a mental illness and/or bad family memories of holidays past. Some choose not to celebrate. Some have no one to celebrate with. My heart goes out to you, and I’ll be celebrating with you in spirit. Sending love and light… Read More The Holidays 2017
