Mental Health Awareness Month: Awareness

A lot of times we see graphics like this about illnesses and pat ourselves on the back just for reading most of it. Or maybe we donate a dollar at the check out and feel like that is enough charity to last a while. If I’ve learned anything in the last few years...

Chronic Illness and Jealousy

I’m not a jealous person when it comes to houses or clothes or cars. The things that make me jealous do not include other people’s beauty or status. I don’t get all green over relationships, either. What makes me jealous? What will keep me up at...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Jobs

I read a post this week on TheMighty.com about a girl whose illness was brushed off in an abrupt and painful way. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought I’d share about what it’s like to have similar things happen to you with respect to...

Rethink Trauma Tees- Still For Sale!

Hey everyone! Here’s just a quick reminder that you can get your very own Rethink Trauma tee (pictured below). The proceeds for each shirt helps get one child in the foster system a duffel bag!   For more info on prices and sizing, email us at...

Mental Illness and Emotional Stamina

When you have a chronic illness you learn to recognize the ends of yourself. Unfortunately, the ends of yourself approach more rapidly than they do for people without illness. The brick wall called fatigue meets you smack in the face and knocks you over just when it...