Fixing The Broken Things Five Minute Friday FMF Writing Prompt Link-up :: Fix FMF Writing Prompt Link-up :: Fix – Five Minute Friday Five Minute Friday we are given a word prompt and spend 5 minutes writing about that word. This weeks word is Fix. I would love to be able to ‘fix’ so many things. Fixing the broken things. I wish I could fix the broken mental health system that has so many people falling through the cracks. I wish I could fix the system that so many foster children find themselves in. These children slipping through the cracks.…
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Chronic Invisible Illness Supports and Resources Hello! I want to share this incredible group that I’ve found: the Chronic Warrior Collective. Through their Card Swap and private social network (membership is free), I have found fellow warriors who “get it”. I’ve made friends and connections. They have been a lifeline for me and I KNOW that your other patients would LOVE to know about this group, too! Chronic Invisible…
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Declutter For Serenity in 2021 My goal is to bring more serenity and harmony into my life this year. I am sure I am not the only one who is struggling with the roller coaster ride of emotions and a million distractions. Trying to keep the balance and not drop an important ball of the many I am juggling. Lets do this. Lets simplify and have more serenity and harmony together. Struggling to get back into the swing of things with homeschool or virtual school…
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] My Need To Live A year ago today I published this post https://myneedtolive.com/lifelong-learning-teaching-an-old-dog-new-tricks/ on the My Need To Live Website A lot has happened in the last year. Though I don’t have anything that stands out in my mind before that Sunday in March when we were celebrating my grandaughter’s birthday and we got the notifications that the state was pretty much going into shut down mode. At least as far as all of our kids schools. Thankfully my two seniors were already doing online…
Autumn In Wonderland: A Tale Of Two worlds Out the window the colors are bright and beautiful. Shades of red, brown, yellow and orange. The summer heat has passed and the temperature is just right. Well except for that pesky early morning late night cold. The cold is a reminder of the coming white frozen wonderland. You leave the house and go through the motions. You smile and chat with everyone as if everything is wonderful. Inside there is a battle going on. The world in your head and heart. Like you are living in two worlds. The voices…
Pandemic Lessons What a Pandemic Can Teach You About Simple Living COVID-19 has disrupted our daily routines, but it has also had a few positive effects. You’ve probably simplified your life, and you may like what that’s doing for your health and relationships. For example, 59% of fathers said they feel closer to their children as the result of complying with coronavirus restrictions. That’s according to one survey by the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation. Many of them also told the researchers that they want to stay more engaged in the future but realize that will be challenging…
August 2020 Linkup with A Chronic Voice https://www.achronicvoice.com/2020/07/29/august-linkup-2020/ The prompts this month August 2020 are Unlocking, Limiting, Studying, Watching, Healing.
Self Care is a Sanity Saver Are you building self-care into your day or week? What does caring for yourself look like for you? Reclaim Your Calm: Laurie’s Self-Care Wellness Plan Checklist Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to prioritize yourself in the midst of life’s demands? It’s time to stop running on empty and start nurturing the one person who matters most—you. Laurie’s Self-Care Wellness Plan Checklist is your simple, practical guide to creating a personalized self-care routine that actually fits your life. Designed for busy individuals seeking more calm, clarity, and balance, this checklist helps you: Identify what nourishes you: Discover…
Respect R- E -S -P- E -C- T The first thing on hearing this word is the song start playing in my head by Aretha Franklin. Though she was not the original artist according to my Google results. This sign should be posted in every classroom as a visual reminder. This doesn’t mean take someone abusing you or bullying you but you don’t have to retailiate. You can stand up for yourself and still be kind. “I see so much judgement, anger and hatred spewing in our country these days……But I am not going to veer into politics and don’t…
The Shame of Suicide and Rising Mental Health Statistics Rebecca Jones over at A Daughters Gift Of Love says : “I had to write about suicide, it is such a shame and affects so many.” I am sharing this link here as this blog post written by Rebecca highlights an issue that needs to be addressed. “No one ever thinks it could be them or their child or someone they love, don’t deceive yourselves, don’t let the devil deceive you. It most certainly can.” ~ Rebecca Jones I wrote a post last year about the rising statistics in mental health…