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

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

This time of the year is fucking hard for me. I’m just going to come right out and say that … More

Mother’s Day was this past weekend and memories on Facebook reminded me that seven years ago I was making eggplant … More

My mental health is strained this week. I am tired, irritable, and emotional. I lack focus and motivation. I am … More

My husband began to make breakfast on Sunday while I looked out my living room window with my mind in … More

I made the decision three years ago to stop drinking alcohol. Valentine’s Day is my anniversary and I have gifted … More

During my presentation for Women’s Programming at Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, I touched on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). With … More

Last week I gave a presentation at Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba entitled The Backpack Chronicles: The path to sobriety and … More

I have been occupied with working on a project that is an extension of my blog, which is why I … More