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Sharing how my late-in-life depression diagnosis has affected me, and how I have come to realize it’s a strength, not a weakness. Providing tips, and resources for others living with depression.

Attempting to shine light on my depression journey, and end the stigma associated with depression and anxiety, as well as all mental health issues.

I also touch upon parenting with depression.

30 01, 2017

Talking to others about depression results in a variety of reactions

By | 2017-06-01T12:24:48-04:00 January 30, 2017|Depression & Mental Health|Comments Off on Talking to others about depression results in a variety of reactions

Talking to others about depression results in a variety of reactions. Some of the reactions are kind. Other reactions are.... how do I put this? Well, let's just say after we've parted ways I wonder how they tie their shoes each day without help. I'm not judging them for their reaction, I'm legit perplexed. You'd [...]

23 01, 2017

Living with depression takes unbelievable strength

By | 2017-06-01T12:24:39-04:00 January 23, 2017|Depression & Mental Health|Comments Off on Living with depression takes unbelievable strength

Living with depression takes unbelievable strength. Many think it's something that makes all of us out here, dealing with depression, weak. They are mistaken. Not many can handle the feeling of drowning all day, yet get up every day, and live their lives. Yes, living life isn't just about the happy times, it's about the hard [...]

16 01, 2017

Mothering through the depression one day at a time

By | 2017-06-01T12:24:27-04:00 January 16, 2017|Depression & Mental Health|Comments Off on Mothering through the depression one day at a time

Prior to being a mother, depression hit me throughout my life. I can safely say, it's far more heart breaking to live with depression after your children arrive. Before kids, I didn't even know it was depression. I just thought I was sad for extended periods of time, and I was a loner who felt [...]

9 01, 2017

Depression is unique to each person living and dealing with it

By | 2017-06-01T10:43:59-04:00 January 9, 2017|Depression & Mental Health|Comments Off on Depression is unique to each person living and dealing with it

Depression is unique to each person living, and dealing, with it. Each of us out here, going through our journey with depression, aren't the same. We may share similar thoughts, but like snowflakes, we're all different. Depression is unique to each person living and dealing with it Realizing I suffer from depression has been a long [...]

2 01, 2017

Something I’ve never shared about myself, until now

By | 2017-06-01T10:43:47-04:00 January 2, 2017|Depression & Mental Health|6 Comments

You've all gotten to know me over the years. I rarely hold back anything I'm thinking, and some have told me I have no filter. Personally, I prefer to live my life knowing I'm speaking from my heart; writing my truth. I come from a place of good intentions, and sure, at times, it might [...]