Category: mental-health
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Tech Tuesday: The Day My Laptop Swelled Under Pressure
Friday my laptop tried to take itself out. Not metaphorically. Literally. It overheated. It got stuck in a boot loop. And the battery swelled into what can only be described as a “spicy pillow.” My son (who started his new job at HP Saturday — suspicious timing, honestly) had to disconnect the battery to stop…
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When the World Feels Just A Little Too Loud
There are seasons when the world feels unbearably loud. Not just noisy — loud. The headlines.The opinions.The tragedies.The “urgent” notifications.The expectations.The pressure to respond to everything.The pressure to have a take on everything.The pressure to be everything. And if you’re someone like me — someone who feels deeply, notices patterns, reads micro-expressions, tracks tone shifts,…
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Losing Me
I used to think weight loss was about becoming someone new. Smaller. Quieter. More acceptable. But the truth is, I didn’t lose myself. I found her.
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Squirrels, Squats, and Sensory Overload: My Brain Explained
So… turns out I’m rocking the deluxe neurospicy combo: ADHD and Autism. 🌶🧠✨ Hello, AuDHD. This isn’t new — it’s just newly named. For the first time in my life, I finally have language for things I’ve always felt but couldn’t explain. And let me tell you, it makes so much sense. Basically, my brain…
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💬 Sunshine Says Saturday:
“Joy doesn’t always arrive like a lightning bolt. Sometimes, it tiptoes in when you make room for it.” This week, joy didn’t come crashing in with fanfare. It wasn’t loud. It didn’t shout over the noise. Instead, it whispered.It lingered in the smell of warm coffee on a slow morning.It appeared in the rustle of…
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🧡Thankful Thursdays: Still Standing
Some days feel like too much. You know the ones—when life pulls at you from all directions, stretching your strength and testing your spirit. Days when the emotional weight is heavier than anything I’ve lifted in the gym. When the work I love feels endless, when the stories I carry for families press a little…
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Exciting News: Embracing a New Journey in Women’s Health Coaching!
Friends, I’m thrilled (and a little bit nervous!) to share some exciting news: I’m officially stepping into the world of health coaching, specifically dedicated to women’s health—particularly for women over 40. As many of you know, wellness, fitness, and advocacy have always been at the heart of my life. My journey as a Registered Nurse,…
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🌿 Wellness Wednesday: It’s Okay to Hurt
Grief is the cost of deep love. And while the world keeps moving, your heart may still be standing in the quiet space where someone once was. If you’re missing a loved one today, please hear this: your pain is yours, and it’s okay to feel it. You don’t have to explain it. You don’t…
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Sunshine Says: “Some Days Are Heavy—Here’s What Helps”
Some days are heavy.Not in the way that dumbbells build muscle or a loaded barbell challenges you to rise—but in the way your chest tightens, your brain fogs, and even a deep breath feels like work. You might not always see it from the outside—but grief, exhaustion, overstimulation, burnout, memories, and hormones all know how…
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Wellness Wednesday – A Decade With One Kidney: What I’ve Learned Since 2013
In 2013, I did something that changed two lives—mine and someone else’s. I became a living kidney donor. It wasn’t a dramatic decision for me. It was rooted in something quiet but fierce—a deep sense of love, responsibility, and purpose. I didn’t know then all the ways this choice would shape who I am today.…