I have struggled with depression, anxiety and even panic attacks since adolescence. Some of this has been hormonal, some has been situational. My mental health affects my physical health, zapping my energy, my appetite and my immune system, and I end up plagued by weight loss, frequent illness and chronic sinusitis. And, inevitably, it affects my marriage and my…
A counselor once told me that my mother would be more “accessible” to me after she died than when she was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease. I didn’t fully understand what she meant at the time. She thought I was going to be able to communicate with my dead mother? Yet, shortly after my mom died,…
I have an Earth Day birthday. When I was a kid, I wanted to save the Earth. I “caught” my mother’s contagious love of flora and fauna at an early age. And I wanted to protect nature’s beauty for future generations. How I’m Celebrating God’s Creation on my Earth Day Birthday My Earth Day birthday…
4-22-15 Update – The giveaway winners are: 5×7 Print: Nicole K. Nail wraps: Sarah J. Oils bag: Mary Lee S. Oils trio: Kayley F. I had so much fun giving away a few of my favorite things in honor of my 30th birthday last year that I just had to do it again! Four different giveaway prizes!…
How does loss and grief become a blessing? I’ve said before that writing is how I heal. And never is the weight of grief more lifted than when I’m writing letters to my mom. As it turns out, being an Alzheimer’s daughter gave me a voice. Dear Mom, I don’t know if you can read my…
