October 5th is Teacher Appreciation Day?!?! Is this something that was always in place? I don’t seem to remember it growing up. With the impact teachers have on our development you would think it would be made into more of a big deal, celebrating those that educate,...
Raise your hand if you know someone or are someone who has thought about or attempted suicide. How about someone suffering from anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or substance abuse? I would bet all of you have your hands raised. ...
Talking about suicide stirs up a wave of emotions. Emotions that I myself am far too familiar with. I have close friends and family members who have struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately, the truth is not everyone wins this battle and I have...
“I could just kill myself!” I am sure we have all heard friends and loved one’s use this phrase (or something similar) before. We may have even used it ourselves. It is not uncommon for someone to use it out of frustration to blow off steam, but their intent behind...
Over the past few months, the world focus on a pathogen sweeping the globe cannot be missed. Instead of keeping our eyes and ears on a scary outside invader, which makes us feel like helpless victims, I want to shift the thinking and efforts to strengthening the...
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