The winter blues is a type of mood disorder that affects many people. This disorder occurs in the winter when the days are shorter, the days are colder and there is less light. One of the main symptoms of this disorder is feeling depressed during this time, which can lead to a loss in interest…
An affirmation by definition is a statement that is affirming something, but it goes so much deeper than that. Affirmations as they are used today are short phrases that you tell yourself, which can put you into a positive mindset. There are affirmations used for many different things, from improving your body image to helping…
My thirteen-year-old is a thinker. He’ll go into his room, with the lights off, listen to music, and be with his thoughts. At first, it was difficult for me to just let him be because I’m his Momma and want to fix all the things. But I can’t and I shouldn’t. And let’s be honest,…
When you’re a parent living with depression and anxiety, it can be difficult to put on a show for your children. You don’t want them to know how bad things are. That was my life for many years. Until I hit rock bottom and it couldn’t be hidden anymore. I had to pause and put…
I recall being so concerned because my oldest son was such a loner all through school. In middle school, he and our next-door neighbor bonded by default. The neighbor was constantly the one to encourage him to come outside and run around. Once they entered high school, they drifted apart and my son spent the…
