Anything, but Ordinary

Everyone grieves differently. Some people want to grieve in private and other people want to express their grieving by talking about the person that has passed. Sometimes grief hits people at different times. Just because someone doesn’t show the signs and symptoms of grief as soon as something happens, doesn’t mean they won’t. You can’t put a timeline on when someone should feel something. It will come eventually. It will come in waves. You could be fine one minute and then

Bullying for anyone is hard, but it’s especially when the person that is getting bullied is different from their peers and classmates. It makes for an easy targets for bullies. As much as kids are more open to other kids to being different, they may not get treated that fairly at home which makes them act out at school. They may use their anger towards others. They don’t know that it’s wrong. When someone is different and doesn’t understand certain things like emotions and fa

What is a boundary? A boundary is a limit or line, real or imagined, that defines what is acceptable and unacceptable in a given...

Self-determination refers to the ability or power of a person or group to make their own decisions and choices, especially regarding...

Who knew that 5 years ago, we would live through something that changed the world. The week of March 11, 2020 will forever be part of...

No matter where you are in the work force, there’s always going to be struggles. It’s going to test your limits, and you have to be able...

When people ask me why I write about mental health and addiction, I tell them it’s because of Matthew Perry. He inspired me to learn more...

The holidays are stressful for everyone. There are a lot of things that need to be done like prepping for family that are coming from out...

Schizophrenia remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized illnesses today. Having a mental health condition isn’t easy. You...

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. It’s a combination of hallucinations,...

Even though they share a name, they are completely different. With bipolar 1, you are diagnosed when you experience a manic episode. When...

Kids are smart to understand that if they are struggling with mental health and anxiety, but they just don’t know how to express it. They...

Growing up in a house with people who don’t give you what you need in life can leave an impact on you. It can last a lifetime and in most...

ADHD means Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and it can look a lot like Autism. When someone has on or the other, they can have...

There’s a lot that goes into playing sports, even if it’s just a hobby or if you’re a professional. Some people take the game seriously...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD in the military is very common. Originally, it was called Shell Shock. It was called that because...

School should be a safe space for kids. They should be able to go to school and know that they are supported and cared for, but for some...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD can come in many forms, and it can go on for years without you knowing that you have it. Sometimes...

It’s hard to break habits and routine, especially when you’ve been doing them for so long, but there comes a time when you need to figure...

It’s okay to say that your struggling, it’s okay to admit that you need help. The more open you are in working on your mental health, the...