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Category: 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

Second Annual Shameless Circle Fundraising Dinner

I cradled my black and red high heels in my hands and reminisced about the events that I had worn … More

Mental Health, Mental Illness

The Seasons of Life

Prior to meeting my husband, Bear Hug, I was not overly interested in having my own kids. I did not … More

Mental Health

What is it about Hunt Lake Trail?

There is something about Hunt Lake Trail in the Manitoba Whiteshell that calls to me to conquer mental and physical … More

Bacountry Women, Hiking, Mental Health

Closing a Chapter

There comes a point in life where we need to respect ourselves enough to move on. The memories left behind … More

Mental Health

Why I Journal While Hiking

I’ve had some writers block with my blog even though my head has been buried deep in my journal. I … More

Backcountry Women, Mental Health

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

It Just Became Way Too Much

I took a leave of absence from work recently due to my mental health taking a sharp decline. My depression … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Stress

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