My mind drifts towards winter today. On the weekend I noticed that some of the leaves have changed colours, a yellow that was once green. Winter is coming. Fall and winter are my favourite seasons because of cooler weather but the lack of sunshine doesn't do me any favours. The sun will rise and set … Continue reading Winter is Coming
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Releasing the Chaos
Since making my mental health a top priority, I have become more open to creating the life that I want instead of just floating through the life that was around me. The chaos that once was has dissipated and I no longer need to live with it. Chaos is horrible. It sent me spinning in … Continue reading Releasing the Chaos
Let’s Talk About Mental Health
I want you to think about the people in your friendship circles, work colleagues, and family members. Statistically one in five will have a mental health issue to some degree. The issues could be an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction, post-traumatic stress, OCD, or another one of the many mental illnesses. The point is, … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Mental Health
It’s Scary
I sometimes feel that my depression is worse now than it has ever been. But then I think, how could my depression now be worse than the two month long episode I had fifteen years ago or back when I self-medicated with alcohol? How is what I am presently feeling remotely worse? It's scary when … Continue reading It’s Scary
Important Conversations About Mental Health
My daughter is seven and knows that sometimes my mind has troubles, that I take medication to help those troubles, and that I also sometimes go to talk to someone about my feelings. Just like I go to a doctor when my throat hurts, I see my therapist when my mind needs guidance. Just like … Continue reading Important Conversations About Mental Health
The Precious Sunshine
The weather was absolutely gorgeous this weekend. I love what sunshine does for my mental health. I felt on top of the world spending time outside and when I was inside at the end of the day, I was productive and completed a lot of tasks. I feel so lifted up after spending the majority of … Continue reading The Precious Sunshine
Ride Don’t Hide
I cycled 21 km today in support of mental health at Ride Don't Hide 2017. This is the second year that the community ride in support of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has been in Winnipeg. I was met with sunshine, clear skies, and a cool breeze. It was the perfect cycling weather. I was … Continue reading Ride Don’t Hide
My Hectic Perspective
My morning yesterday started off incredibly hectic and in the pit of my stomach I felt a crushing anxiety start to reach over my entire body and mind. There was a snowball effect of issues that in my mind kept mounting. I have a hard time dealing when circumstances outside of my control spin out. … Continue reading My Hectic Perspective
The Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail
One of my goals this year is to camp, hike, and explore places that I have not been to before. Unless some place really calls for a repeat visit, I'm spending my time exploring some where else. My outdoor bucket list for 2017 is full of mostly new experiences. The Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail was … Continue reading The Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail
Celebrating Sobriety
I have been sober for one year and three months. My anniversary is February 14th. On a day that is commercially sold as romance and love, I decided to love myself more than I ever had before. It is the day that I decided to rewrite my future and give myself a stronger chance to … Continue reading Celebrating Sobriety
Wild Woman Wisdom 