Tag: mental health
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Breaking Free: Don’t Let Your Past Define You
Human Nature and Imperfection We cherish some past experiences, while we would rather forget others. But here’s the essential point: your past does not define you. We all have a past, regardless of who we are or our health, wealth, or political status. The challenges of daily life, which may include grief, create a past…
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A Million Tiny Scars: Navigating the Labyrinth of Grief
Grief is an unwelcome guest that lingers long after a person you loved has moved on. The world tends to move on, but you’re still or somewhat frozen in time. Grief is a raw, tumultuous journey that touches every soul at some point, yet its path is often shrouded in silence. Grief is as unique…
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Fall in Love with Autumn: Crafting New Seasonal Memories
Sweater Weather Chronicles and The Magic of Creating Cozy Fall Traditions Happy Fall, Y’All! To me, Fall is a truly magical time of year. It is a time to discover heartwarming ways to relive your favorite moments from childhood, teenage years, and adulthood. During my childhood, Fall was always a season full of happiness, joy,…
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Transforming Education: The Urgent Need for Trauma-Sensitive Schools
How the impact of traumatic experiences affects student learning and why school districts should become trauma-informed. The Key message we want school districts to know is that Adverse Childhood Effects/Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that occur in childhood. Aces include things like abuse, neglect, and/or household experiences. Statistics show that 64% of people have reported…
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Finding Strength in Sharing: My Journey Through Grief
Did you ever avoid thinking about something from your past because it hurts too much? It not only hurts to think about it, but it carries the intensity to make you feel queasy on demand, lightheaded, and sick to your innermost core. I certainly have! In fact, I often did that until I worked through…