Bitterness is a Noxious Weed

Over the last couple years, I’ve developed an unfortunate empathy for every female villain in literature. Bitterness has left me embattled and saying things I wish I hadn’t. Bitterness has stolen my spark and my joy. It’s left me a shell of who I used to be. This may...

Suicide and Me: A Painful Confession

Overwhelmingly, the last year has left me questioning where I fit in and what kind of purpose I have. With each new hurt I stepped further and further away from nearly everyone I knew. I also stepped further and further away from myself. I stopped caring if I lived or...

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...