Surviving The Holidays!
With Thanksgiving kicking off the holidays, I figured I would come back to say Happy Holidays! When I took my Hiatus back in October, I did so in the hopes of doing some soul searching. I am glad to say that I have finally realized my purpose. The details are for another post. Today we’re going to focus on “Surviving The Holidays!!!” Back to the scheduled content!!!! NOW! Let’s get into the purpose of today’s post which is SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS!!! I would be lying if I said that I didn’t dread the holidays. It was cool for the few years that it was only me, my sister and…
On Hiatus
I apologize for the hiatus. I hope to be back to my regular schedule within the next month or two. Between the baby and my health, I need to take this time to heal. I appreciate you all for your support sticking with me this long. Remember that self-care is super important and should you need to take time to yourself in order to feel better, do it. Your health is important. While I am away, you may view this list of a few of my most recent posts. Feel free to check out whichever ones interest you most or if you really love me, you’ll check them all…
Fall Self-Care Kit Gift Guide
As we get closer to fall, I start thinking about wearing my Hoodies again (I’ve conveniently added a nice sweater to this Fall Self-Care Kit Gift Guide). I’m ready for COOLER not cold weather. Living in Texas, I just want the sun to stop baking everything it touches. At the same time, I don’t miss the New York Fall where it’s cold and the wind is so strong that it can drag a little person such as myself, into a huge puddle or even in the street. Yes, it gets that real sometimes. Talk about embarrassing! I’m so glad I no longer have those problems. My favorite season used to…
When PTSD Gets Real: My Experience!
What is PTSD? Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event. The event can either be experienced firsthand or watched from the sidelines. Events can include but are not limited to rape, violent assault, terroristic acts, natural disasters, serious accidents, and war. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia, loneliness, guilt, fear, emotional detachment, irritability, social isolation, self-destructive behavior, hypervigilance, hostility and loss of interest. I have experienced many different traumatic events that have are the cause of my PTSD. It is not something to play with and a person can become extremely violent during an episode. Therefore, it is important to watch how…
5 Ways To Kill Boredom
We all have those times where we get bored and don’t know what to do with ourselves. Some of us may use that time to do something negative. Others may use that time to be productive. We should always want to do something productive in order for us to build better lives for ourselves. One way to do that is by killing boredom dead! July is National Anti- Boredom Month. Here are 5 ways to kill boredom. 1. Read Comics! I recommend the comics on Webtoon. I’ve spent countless hours on this site reading comics because they’re so good. 2. Play “Uncommon Questions“ Use this activity so you and…
7 Struggles Of A Person With A Toxic Family Member
It is okay to cut off a toxic family member. I cannot stress this enough! There are people who disagree which is fine. This is not for those people. They can continue to be tortured and have their lives ruined by other people just because they share the same blood with them. *eye roll* It is better for one’s own mental and physical health to be rid of that the toxic energy that family member exudes. I also recommend temporary breaks from that family member if a permanent break seems too… permanent. It is hard for you to achieve self-growth in the company of those who would much rather sit…
15 Self-Care Tips for Sexual Assault Survivors
As we take this journey that we call life, we will meet different people along the way. We may meet others who are also Sexual Assault Survivors and notice that they deal with things differently. I have met some people who use their experience as a reason to treat others terribly. Some people who still fear for their lives and are not able to move past their experience. While there are others like myself who go on in life and use their experience as something that made them stronger because they realize that everything happens for a reason. You can read more about my experiences here. Don’t get me wrong,…
Living With Major Depressive Disorder
Let’s take it back to the beginning! *Trigger Warning!* When I was a kid I was diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety. At four years old, my Nana died of Breast Cancer (I say the Chemo is what killed her but whatever). She was the closest person to me. I just didn’t click with others as I clicked with her. I had a dream where she came to me and told me that she was gone and that I should not cry. So, I didn’t. The next day my mom woke my sister and me up early to tell us that my Nana was passed. I looked at my mom and…
Why Your Friend Circle Matters
Friends are supposed to be those people that are there for you no matter. They’re your shoulder to lean on when you’re going through the bad. They’re the good times and memories that you’ll keep dear to your heart until the end of your days. These friends are your hype squad when you need an energy boost. They’re also the family that you got to choose. Well, in some cases. If you’re like me, my friends chose me, and I got stuck with them. They’re awesome so I’m fine with it. There comes a time when you’re feeling low and you feel like it’s the end of the world. Queue…
