mental-health
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Rambling on about the Overlooked Seriousness of Victims’ Experiences and the Lasting Impact of Mental Abuse….. Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals across the United States and around the world. As a woman, I am aware that it is not only women that are victims, but most of them are.…
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Rambling on about Finding Solace and Strength in a Day for Myself… Sometimes, what we need most is just one day, one day to step back, breathe, and allow ourselves to simply exist without demands or expectations. Today, I gave myself that day. I minimized interactions, speaking only when necessary, and allowed myself the luxury…
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Rambling on about Stress, Today’s Youth, and the Weight of Change… Sometimes I find myself sitting quietly, letting out a long sigh, and muttering, “I’m too old for this…” The stress of getting older is something I could almost laugh about if it weren’t compounded by the absolute insanity of the world we live in…
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Rambling on about Navigating the endless abyss of waiting on the tech support industry and the experience of being on hold… Hold on please… What is a good callback number if we lose connection… Let me see what I can do and find out for you… HOLD PLEASE… We have all heard it before if…
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Rambling on about Reflections, Resilience, and Hopes for a Better Year Ahead… As November fades into memory and December quietly arrives, there’s a sense that we’re stepping into life’s final chapter of the year. The days grow shorter, the air crisper, and the world seems to slow down just enough for reflection. December is often…
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Rambling on about plans and the vision for the next three years… I suppose we all make plans, that is what we do as humans, plan things, do things, and try to make them happen in our own time. I have aged to the point I now understand that old saying, “We make plans and…
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If Only, and Hindsight, wonderful thoughts. If Only… If only we knew at times that the “time” we are living through, that the moments we are enjoying and living through will be fleeting in reality. I suppose that is why the people that are older in our lives tell us to enjy the times and…
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The Power of Kindness in Everyday Life… In a world that often feels fast paced and disconnected, there is one universal truth that everyone should know: kindness matters. Whether at work, school, home, or out and about among people, the simple act of being kind can have a profound impact not only on others but…
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When Creative Expression Collides with Turmoil…. There are days, sometimes weeks, sometimes months, when the act of writing feels impossible. The pen hovers, the keyboard waits, but the words refuse to gather. Instead, they scatter like autumn leaves in the wind, lost to the overwhelming chaos outside. For writers and creatives, this paralysis is not…
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Embracing Childlike Wonder Throughout Life…. To be a “kid at heart” is to possess the qualities that are often associated with childhood, such as curiosity, playfulness, and a sense of wonder, regardless of age. While growing up comes with responsibilities and challenges, It is possible to be an adult and still find joy in maintaining…
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