mental-health
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Choosing Yourself: The Courage to Walk Away and Step Into Your Truth
Four years ago, I found myself asking, “Is this really all there is?” For over 30 years, I worked in a position I loved—one I thought I’d retire from. I dedicated my career to alternative and adult education students and community enrichment programs, pouring my heart into the very school that shaped me. But life Continue reading
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Finding Balance: Navigating Work and Home Life
In a fast-paced world, responsibilities seem to multiply overnight. Finding balance between work and home life can feel elusive, like chasing an ever-shifting horizon. Some days, we get it right—finishing the last task before dinner, carving out time for family, feeling present in both spaces. Other days? Work spills into personal time, home responsibilities weigh Continue reading
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When Life Changes in an Instant: The Strength We Find in Recovery & Resilience
Life has a way of shifting in unexpected ways. Some changes are small—a momentary inconvenience, a frustration that fades with time. Others reshape everything. Some injuries heal quickly, while others linger, leaving behind not only physical scars but emotional and personal transformations. I’ve never broken a bone, but I’ve seen how these moments test resilience, Continue reading
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Breaking the Silence: Prioritizing Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Awareness Month is more than a campaign—it’s a movement to break the silence, reduce stigma, and create a world where mental well-being is prioritized. Every day, countless individuals struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, and other mental health challenges, often feeling isolated or misunderstood. Too often, society treats mental health concerns as invisible wounds—unspoken, Continue reading
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What they hate in you is missing in them…Keep shining
What They Hate in You Is Missing in Them: Understanding Projection and Insecurity Have you ever wondered why some people seem to dislike or criticize certain qualities in others? There’s an interesting saying that goes, “What they hate in you is missing in them.” This thought-provoking idea suggests that when people harbor resentment or envy Continue reading
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How to Disagree Without Division: A Guide to Thoughtful Conversations
Disagreement is inevitable. Whether in politics, workplaces, or daily interactions, we encounter differing opinions all the time. But disagreement doesn’t have to lead to conflict or negativity. In fact, respectful discourse is essential for growth, understanding, and progress. So, how can we voice our opinions without sparking unnecessary dissension? Here are key steps to keeping Continue reading
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What Does Freedom Mean to You?
What Does Freedom mean to me? Freedom. A word that carries weight, history, and a thousand different meanings depending on who you ask. It is more than just the ability to make choices—it is the power to shape a path, to speak without fear, to create, to learn, and to grow without limitation. For me, Continue reading
