Grief is exhausting. Not just emotionally. Physically. Mentally. Spiritually. Grief can make your body feel heavy. It can make your thoughts foggy. It can make decisions feel impossible. Grief can make you forget simple things, lose track of time, sleep too much, sleep too little, eat differently, withdraw from people, or feel irritated over things…
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate…
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate…
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate…
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate…
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate…
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate…
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate…
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate…
The Power of Encouragement: A Call to Love and Lift Others Did you ever notice the word courage in encourage? Encouraging someone takes little effort but can change a life. We may not always agree with what others do or believe, but at the end of the day, does their life truly harm us? Our…
Not All Scars Can Be Seen Not All Scars Can Be Seen Scars tell stories. Some are visible, etched into our skin as reminders of battles fought and wounds healed. Others, though, remain hidden as they carve deep into our hearts and minds, shaping us in ways the world cannot see but are just as real….
How’s Your Mental Health Today? Life moves fast. Responsibilities pile up, schedules fill, and before we know it, we’ve gone days—or even weeks—without checking in on ourselves. So, let’s pause for a moment: How’s your mental health today? Take a Deep Breath and Check-In When was the last time you truly checked in with yourself?…
Be Kind to Your Mind We often hear the phrase be kind to others, but how often do we practice kindness toward ourselves—especially our minds? The way we think, the words we speak to ourselves, and the care we give our mental well-being all matter. Your mind deserves kindness, too. Life can be overwhelming, and…
Mental Health for Challenging Kids and Their Parents Parenting is a journey filled with love, joy, and challenges—especially when raising a child who struggles with mental health or behavioral difficulties. Some days, it feels like a rollercoaster of emotions, and as a parent, you may find yourself exhausted, second-guessing your choices, or simply trying to…
Stop Silent, Start Talking: Let’s End the Stigma Around Mental Health For too long, mental health struggles have been met with silence, shame, and stigma. Stop silent, start talking: Let’s end the stigma around mental health. People suffer in the dark, afraid to speak up, fearing judgment or rejection. But here’s the truth: mental health…
Hey, friend. Let’s take a moment for a mental health check-in. Life gets busy, overwhelming, and downright chaotic at times. But right now, pause. Breathe. This moment is yours. Give a Time for Yourself When was the last time you did something just for you? Not for work, not for your family. Just for you?…
Content Note: This post discusses emotional darkness, depression, mental health struggles, and may include crisis-related themes. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate danger, call 911, call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency room. Darkness creeps in quietly. It…
As a therapist, I have had many clients walk into my office carrying the weight of multiple diagnoses. Some were given by different providers. Some were self-diagnosed after hours of online research. Some may have been accurate at one point but no longer seem to fit the person sitting in front of me. That matters…
Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma. I am also not embarrassed to talk about my mental health journey. I have struggled with it since…well, for as long as I can remember. Does that mean I had a horrible childhood? Nope, quite the opposite. Does that mean I don’t love Jesus? Nope, I have a very…
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to pause, step away, or reach out for support. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or in immediate…