Mental Health and Healing, Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention

  Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention Suicide is a topic that is near to my heart. This month is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Specifically, if you think someone you know is in danger, call 911! Make sure they seek help. During an escalated situation, sometimes mental clarity can get in the way. For… Continue reading Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention

Guest Stories, Mental Health and Healing, Suicide Awareness and Prevention

My Story Will Empower Me

Highlighting Stories of Survivors In this story, you will read about abuse by a stepfather to his stepdaughter. The phrase "My Story Will Empower Me" has stuck in my throat. As my heart was breaking for what this young girl had gone through, in the end, she knows Truth. What man used for evil, He… Continue reading My Story Will Empower Me

Mental Health and Healing, Suicide Awareness and Prevention

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Tough but Important September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  Suicide...that word makes my heart jump in my throat and I have an immediate physical reaction.  People are so afraid to talk about this subject because they may be afraid it could "trigger" someone.  That is a valid… Continue reading September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

From the Archives, Medical

Amish Iridology Story

Amish Iridology Amish Iridology: A Follow-Up on Reuben Schwartz   I receive a significant number of inquiries regarding Amish Iridology and Reuben Schwartz. Given the continued interest, I wanted to provide an updated post. Below, you'll find additional insights and links to previous posts for a more in-depth look at my experiences. As always, if… Continue reading Amish Iridology Story

Mental Health and Healing

Reflecting on Nesting Bird Wisdom

Reflecting on Nesting Bird Wisdom I was reflecting on Nesting Bird Wisdom from my sister a year ago. After a tough weekend, emotionally, I had my early Monday morning chat with my sister. We chit-chatted about nothing and everything. Then we moved into what my triggers were from the past weekend. A statement swirls around… Continue reading Reflecting on Nesting Bird Wisdom

From the Archives, Medical

Looking Into My Eyes Amish Iridologist

Looking Into My Eyes Amish Iridologist On the Road Again: Back to the Amish Iridologist In Looking Into My Eyes Amish Iridologist, I will discuss the journey where most of my family came to visit Reuben and meet Jake Shirk, his apprentice. Here we go again—back to see Dr. Reuben Schwartz, the Amish Iridologist, as… Continue reading Looking Into My Eyes Amish Iridologist

From the Archives, Medical

Amish Iridology Yes Please

Amish Iridology: Yes, Please! Just when I thought I was done thinking outside the box… I had to think again. When you tell a mama that her baby has a progressive degenerative genetic disorder that doctors can’t explain and that there’s nothing they can do… she will think again. And again. And again. Our first… Continue reading Amish Iridology Yes Please

Guest Stories, Medical

Callie and Her Journey with Lyme

Callie and Her Journey with Lyme Meet and read about Callie and Her Journey with Lyme. I met her parents before she was ever a speck in their eyes. Our families were neighbors. Her mom, Lesley, and I were pregnant at the same time with the girls 🙂 It was lovely! Callie was born a couple… Continue reading Callie and Her Journey with Lyme