Writing

Does Life Need the Antagonist Like a Good Book Does?

Does Life Need the Antagonist Like a Good Book Does?

“I’ve been thinking a lot about the antagonist and protagonist lately. The antagonist makes things happen, decisions are made. Will the protagonist live up to their morals or make a mistake and have to try again?”
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Finding My Way Back Out of The Silence

Finding My Way Back Out of The Silence

“There has been silence here for a bit. But I’m finding my way back. The end of the semester got crazy for me. It was the hardest semester I have ever had. Who takes some of the hardest classes of their school career the last semester before graduating? One that I didn’t even need, I just needed one credit and it could have been in anything??? ”
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Fear About Being Admitted to a Psych Unit

Fear About Being Admitted to a Psych Unit

“Mental health is a scary issue for many people. There is so much stigma attached to many of the diagnoses. Adults frequently are afraid that they will lose their jobs if anyone finds out. This leads to not getting help, and not being able to talk to anyone about their mental health isolating them from the world. Which in turn, can lead to more mental health issues like depression and anxiety. ”
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Writing When I don’t Want To Write

Writing When I don’t Want To Write

“Here I present a post about what happens when I don’t want to write and ramble on forever. It’s from a couple of years ago. But this is the perfect example of what goes on in my head.”
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Where Have I Been?? COVID Burnout

Where Have I Been?? COVID Burnout

“This blog has been silent most of the summer. I wish I could say it was because of something wonderful and awesome. Instead, I’m admitting to COVID burnout.”
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I Don’t Have Everything Together

I Don’t Have Everything Together

“It occurred to me the other day, that since I have a blog, and frequently share things I’ve learned about mental health and specific disabilities, some might view me as setting myself up as an expert.
Let me clear up any confusion right now.”
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I’m Proud of My Blog Content

I’m Proud of My Blog Content

“Every post, even ones that I wasn’t quite sure about posting? The words make me proud that I wrote them. I’m proud that there is nothing that I have written that I am ashamed of. Those words are a part of me, out in the world, making their way to you.”
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Mental Illness Ebbs and Flows

Mental Illness Ebbs and Flows

“Last year, I was writing about what a wonderful healthy place I was in with my mental health. I still remember the joy of it and feeling like I had really found myself.

This year has brought amazing blessings. Many of which I have prayed for years for. But it has also brought a difficult struggle with my mental health.”
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Life Ran Away With Me

Life Ran Away With Me

“If you are a regular reader here, you might have noticed that my normally regular posting has been. . . Spotty.

Life has a way of running away with you. Or piling on more and more until you have to yell. “Uncle!” (I’ve never understood where that exclamation comes from. Anyone know?)” Read more. . .