May The Fourth Be With You When did it start that on May 4th your social media feed was filled with “May The Fourth Be With You“? I’m not really familiar with Star Wars. I may have seen an episode or two over the years and occasionally catch references to things in the show. Though not an official holiday it has become an unofficial Star Wars Holiday. It seems to be a pretty popular trend to post Yoda memes on May 4th with this saying. “Lucasfilm, the production company behind the films, claimed the phrase was later flipped in 1978…
Nurturing the Hidden Wounds: Understanding and Addressing Children’s Mental Health [lwptoc] Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Let Not The Children Suffer Jesus Blesses The Children …. The Bible verse that says “Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 19:14 (KJV) The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word “suffer” is there seems to be…
Mental Health Awareness Month I hope to change the stigma surrounding… Mental Illness We need to spread awareness and make people realize it is OK to ask and accept help. I have a long-standing battle with mental health. In the last several years. At least 3/4 of my life. In addition to Major Depressive disorder, I struggle with Chronic Pain .It is a struggle to find balance and not let the chronic pain make my depression worse. My “Journey” started with symptoms showing up in my preteen/teen years. Treatment was not sought for years. I have quite a history with…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER Z Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. “Get those Zs: Mental Health and Self-Care” In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, mental health and self-care often take a backseat to the never-ending to-do lists and responsibilities. However,…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER Y Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Words that start with Y~ 480 Scrabble words Yaks Yarrow Yawns Yolks Your Self Yourself In the vast expanse of mind’s terrain, Where yarrow blooms midst joy and pain,…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Random Ramblings on the Letter X Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The letter X is notorious for being one of the least used letters. in fields like mathematics it often represents an unknown variable. In everyday language, X often stands as a symbol for the unknown or as a mark to signify a spot, like on a treasure map. It’s also the symbol for a kiss in written correspondence, adding a touch…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER V Victim or Survivor? The terms “victim” and “survivor” carry different connotations and are often used in situations of trauma or hardship. Victim: “Victim” typically refers to someone who has experienced harm, injustice, or trauma. It implies a sense of powerlessness or vulnerability in the face of adversity. Calling oneself a victim can sometimes perpetuate a mindset of helplessness or dependency, emphasizing…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Letter U is for understanding Understanding mental health involves recognizing and appreciating human mind, emotions, and behavior. It includes a broad spectrum of conditions, from common issues like stress and anxiety to more severe disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. There are many who have more than one condition, making it feel even more overwhelming to an individual. According to the CDC “Mental…
Lonely in a Crowded Room I am linking up at Five Minute Friday During five minute Friday we are given a word prompt and write for 5 minutes. You can read more about how to participate here. This weeks Five Minute Friday Writing Prompt is Lonely You can be in a Crowded room and be feeling lonely even though not physically alone. I am most definitely an introvert, this doesn’t mean I want to be alone. It means I have to find the balance between being social and finding alone time. I want to have friend get togethers , family…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The S’s of Mental Health There are a lot of similarities in Chronic invisible illness and mental illness. There is a stigma with both Chronic Invisible Illnesses. In my writing I focus more on mental health than some other chronic invisible illness’s. I have more experience with having dealt with that invisible illness a lot longer than some of my other diagnoses. I see a lot of…