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In Regards to the New CDC Guidelines
Personal · Short-term/Acute Illness · Social Justice

In Regards to the New CDC Guidelines

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

The new freedom of not wearing a mask will cost us, especially those most at risk.

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PTSD is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Story
Mental Health · My Creative Writing · Personal · Recovery

PTSD is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Story

May 14, 2020 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

May is Mental Health Month. Let’s talk about trauma.

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My Body Is a Weapon: Being Thoughtful As a Lower-Risk Person During COVID-19
Chronic Illness · Personal · Short-term/Acute Illness · Social Justice

My Body Is a Weapon: Being Thoughtful As a Lower-Risk Person During COVID-19

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Illness to Wellness: A Journey2 Comments

Why it’s important to convince yourself to care.

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Teaching Girls Their Worth: Giving Empowering Compliments
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Teaching Girls Their Worth: Giving Empowering Compliments

April 27, 2019April 25, 2019 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

A major task of parenting and being a mentor or family friend is communicating your values. Here are some ideas for doing that well.

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Struggling with Grief During the Holidays
Mental Health · Recovery

Struggling with Grief During the Holidays

December 20, 2018December 21, 2018 Illness to Wellness: A Journey3 Comments

You don’t have to fake holiday cheer, no matter what anyone says. You are allowed to have emotions.

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The Long-term​ Effects of My Visit to a Monastic Community
Personal · Recovery · Religious

The Long-term​ Effects of My Visit to a Monastic Community

October 27, 2018October 28, 2018 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

Reflections on how my week of intentional community, worship, silence, and going off the grid at Taizé changed me for good.

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Advice to My Teenage Self
Mental Health · Personal · Recovery

Advice to My Teenage Self

September 11, 2018June 8, 2019 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

I am who I am because of my cracks, and yet I am moving on from a simple “well, I learned” response to my past.

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So You Won’t Watch This Controversial Show: Here’s a List of the Good Lessons from the 2nd Season of “13 Reasons Why”

August 13, 2018August 1, 2018 Illness to Wellness: A Journey1 Comment

A list of important points came up while watching season 2 of 13 Reasons Why that I believe could spark better conversations than watching the show.

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