Take a Breath: You Are Not Alone Sometimes, we all need to take a breath. Life can be overwhelming—finances, family responsibilities, work pressures, church commitments, and the everyday challenges of simply existing can pile up quickly. It’s easy to feel like you’re drowning, trying to juggle it all while keeping a brave face. But here’s… Continue reading Take a Breath
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When the Silence is Deafening
When the Silence is Deafening When silence becomes deafening, emotions can shift from moment to moment. Some days, it feels like they change by the minute. Lately, the silence has been so loud that I can’t hear myself think. It’s like when my aunt can’t smell anything because the noise around her is too overwhelming—strange,… Continue reading When the Silence is Deafening
Choices that I Made
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 The Lord chose me and His choices are for me to live! Life-Changing Events Being a young parent is hard. Tremendously hard. It changes you when you have complicated pregnancies and one delivery that almost loses your child. The lack of… Continue reading Choices that I Made
Suicide Sprinkled Throughout My Life
Suicide Sprinkled Throughout My Life Suicide has been a thread woven through my life, though I didn’t fully understand it until I was older. As a child, I saw sadness and knew that people had passed away, but the gravity of it escaped me. The word itself was foreign to me until I was about… Continue reading Suicide Sprinkled Throughout My Life
My Life is Hard
As you can see, mental illness can affect every ounce of your life. Thoughts come and go like the ocean's tides, yet she remains steadfast. She is trying and reaching out. Though some days, all appears well with her, in her mind, they are not. Please show grace and kindness to all you meet. You… Continue reading My Life is Hard
World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day WARNING THIS COULD BE A TRIGGERING POST: Today, September 10, 2020, is World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. Content in this issue contains information on death and dying, mental illness, and mental health crisis, which some readers may find triggering. If you need support at any time, please call or text… Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
Suicide Deaths in the United States
Suicide Deaths in the United States These are some powerful visuals from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. The statistics are based on Suicide Deaths in the United States. Please, stop and take a look. More people have suicidal ideations than you think. Sadly, some of these people may be your family or friends. From 2009… Continue reading Suicide Deaths in the United States
You are Not Your Trauma
Highlighting Stories of Survivors In this story, you will read about a "boyfriend" who abuses his girlfriend. The phrase "You Are Not Your Trauma" has affected my heart so profoundly. 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 You are Not Your Trauma
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
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