Tunnel Vision

Life is weird. I was sitting on my couch with my head back on the cushions and hands over my eyes trying to block out the chitter-chatter happening around me and mulling over some writing topics that I wanted to share this week. I set up my Mental Health Mondays, Tuesday Re-Runs and Thursday Thoughts…

Mental Health Mondays

You know how sometimes things run their course? Like you’ve taken them as far as they can go and continuing the charade would just be redundant and oh I don’t know, embarrassing and annoying to everyone involved? Like hearing about it for the zillionth time would prompt the following Simon Cowell reaction? Well that’s how…

Guest Blog Post: A Rainy Day Story

Alright, this week I thought I'd bring on a guest blogger who is just as fabulous as can be and when I read this post I thought "Everyone needs to read this post." It was originally posted by Wonders of the Woodland which you should definitely be checking out. And also, my nonprofit, Love Will…

Midi-Mark

Okay, some weeks I have everything written and scheduled and posted in a timely fashion and some weeks are like this week. I’m completely flustered and scattered and finally getting my 6 am Milo Monday post up 13 hours later and if I’m being honest I probably won’t get to a Tuesday post tomorrow so…

Thursday Thoughts: Sleep Matters

I have a confession that shouldn't be embarrassing but it is embarrassing. I mean I've spoken about suicidal ideation for Christ's sake but the fact that I, gulp, snore, is, to me, more intimate a reveal. But there it is. I have been living in a fog and impressing my children with my "hardcore" and…

It Matters

*Originally posted on Her View From Home* *Originally posted on Her View From Home* There’s a phrase I use to describe myself on the regular. It may be cliche and overused, but I find that it really captures being human.   Especially a human with depression and anxiety.   Especially a Christian woman trying to navigate through…

Weighing In

I eat intuitively. I move my body every day. And here’s a snapshot of said body. My BMI says I’m obese. My belly looks lumpy and it is the antithesis of flat. Agree to disagree but I have no intention of losing weight or even trying to change my shape. Because something deep down inside…

The Write Way

I have been told a few times: “You really put yourself out there in your writing.” And I’ve been ruminating on that the last few days because what do I write about that gives off that impression? I mean you will never find me talking about specific issues or successes I face in my marriage…

Crowd Control

I don't know about your social media feeds but mine is inundated with both memories and reflections of the fact that it is a little over a year since the world was told that it was facing a global pandemic and that the human species would be required to become ZOOM aficionados. And while I…

A Real Love Letter: Warrior Edition

Dear Warrior who has seen the online fallout from the Megan and Harry interview, I know right now the world is giving the impression that you are responsible for the way your brain responds to mental illness but I want you to know that even if it is your choices that led you to this…