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Category: Family

End of 2020 Reflection

Welcome to the end of 2020. It will not be missed but it will surely be remembered. While looking through … More

Mental Health

Preparing for a Long, Dark Winter

My clinical depression met my covid depression earlier this year and now covid depression is preparing to meet my seasonal … More

Anxiety, COVID-19, Depression, Mental Health

Lovely Little Weekend

Blue Jay has been home since March and has had little-to-no formal structure other than spending one day at the … More

Camping, Family, Hiking, Whiteshell

Keeping My Head Above the Water

I anticipated the layoff from my job. I understand how business works. My husband and I talked about the possibility … More

COVID-19, Family, Mental Health

Layoff from work: Day 2

My husband and I are taking part in a 12-week parenting program to learn more about raising a child with … More

COVID-19, Family, Mental Health

Layoff from Work: Day One

I awoke this morning shortly after 7 A.M. and laid in bed, scrolling Instagram for a few minutes. I have … More

Family, Mental Health

The Twelve Villains of Christmas

I attended my brothers Christmas church production along with my mom on December 23. His church puts together a yearly … More

Family, Mental Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder

What the Season Means (or Does Not Mean) for Me

My mental health does not take a holiday over the Christmas season and in fact, it gets worse. My dad … More

Christmas, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Winter

Is it solo hiking if my dogs join me?

My pace, my adventure, and my reasons for hiking. What is not to love about being solo on the trail? … More

Dogs, Hiking, Mental Health

Wild and Free: September Long Weekend

Blue Jay and I spent the weekend together on a little holiday in Riding Mountain National Park. The park has … More

Camping, Hiking, Riding Mountain National Park

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