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  • Ford Country Sedan Wagon (1956) orChevrolet Nomad (1956) Ever since I saw the ever-glamorous Betty Draper driving one of these iconic station wagon’s I knew it would be on my wish list. There’s something about a bench seat and an AM radio that makes me long for simpler times. Read more

  • To some women having it all is the white picket fence and 2.5, or whatever it is, kids. A husband home by 6 and dinner waiting on the table. Very Norman Rockwell. Many women are career driven so roles interchange, he cooks, may even stay home. And from what I’ve watched and read a lot Read more

  • As I sit down to share my story, I’m enveloped by a mix of emotions. The recent discovery that I have a Rathke’s cyst has been a whirlwind of fear, confusion, and introspection. For those unfamiliar, a Rathke’s cyst is a benign growth at the base of the skull, affecting the pituitary gland1. It’s not cancerous, but Read more

  • Marriage is a partnership that ideally provides support, love, and companionship. However, when one or both partners are dealing with mental illness, the relationship can face unique and significant challenges. The pain of being in a marriage with mental illness is profound and multifaceted, affecting emotional bonds, communication, and the overall health of the relationship. Read more

  • Somatic therapy is a form of mental health counseling that explores how the body expresses deeply painful experiences, applying mind-body healing to aid with trauma recovery¹. Unlike other mind-body approaches, somatic therapy focuses on the body and how emotions manifest within it. Here are the key points about somatic therapy: Remember that somatic therapy doesn’t Read more

  • In the quiet corners of my heart, where whispers echo and dreams take flight, there resides a bond forged by fate—a connection that transcends mere friendship. She is my confidante, my partner in laughter, and the keeper of my secrets. She is not just a friend; she is my soulmate. Together, we have weathered seasons—the Read more

  • From time to time, I meet someone who claim to already be happy. However, they are still curious to learn what, if anything they can learn to become … 5 Ways Happy People Become Even Happier Read more

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    Thank you so so very much! I always wanted to write and I’d go long periods with blocks on where to even begin but I just decided to go for it. For a long time I just wrote my thoughts in my notes and waited for the right time for them to be unleashed into Read more

  • Introduction Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes, we encounter detours we never anticipated—like chronic illness. In this relatable blog post, we’ll explore how chronic health conditions disrupt our daily lives and how we adapt to this new reality. The Diagnosis: A Shock to the System Imagine waking up one day, Read more

  • In the quiet moments before dawn, when the world is still and the day has not yet begun, I find myself wrestling with the shadows that linger in my mind. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are my constant companions, shaping my daily life in ways that few can understand. The struggle Read more