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Hitting a Rough Patch

I am currently in the middle of a rough patch. The week leading up to Mother’s Day weekend, my son was home from school sick (he came home from school that Tuesday not acting like himself and he ended up staying home the rest of the week with a bug). The following week was spentContinue reading “Hitting a Rough Patch”

Married Single Mom

I just discovered the term ‘Married single mom’ and that it is deemed as a controversial topic. Being a mother myself, I can see why. Motherhood in and of itself isn’t an easy journey. Each situation is unique in it’s own right. There are challenges that both single and married moms face. I am veryContinue reading “Married Single Mom”

What’s the Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told?

For me, it’s ‘All you have to do is ask!’ It’s gotten to the point where I’ve stopped asking because the response is usually the same: ‘I’m unavailable’ (even though you know their schedule is wide open) or ‘I forgot’ (even though the forgetfulness is unintentional). The end result is usually the same: you startContinue reading “What’s the Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told?”

Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Reality

I have panic attacks. I’ve gotten them since I was a teenager, but didn’t realize what they were until the last few years. Due to circumastances beyond my control, I’ve been having a lot of them lately – on a daily basis with one right after another for multiple days in a row. Only withinContinue reading “Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Reality”

It’s a long day when…

So, yesterday started off on a bad note for everyone. Everyone in the house was up early and in meltdown mode before 7am. While things seemed to have settled by mid morning, by early afternoon, the day took another unexpected turn when I get a phone call asking to pick my son up from schoolContinue reading “It’s a long day when…”

A Mother’s Mental Health

In Canada, on average, 23% of mothers are dealing with some sort of mental disorder. The ability or desire to talk to someone may not always be present. Even if there is an individual that a mother can reach out to, she may not. Voices inside her own head, left there from anxiety and depression,Continue reading “A Mother’s Mental Health”

The Word ‘No’…

I view the word ‘No’ as a complete sentence. There are many reasons why I’ve said no to things, from being too exhausted to I have no interest to I don’t have the time. Most of the time, if I’ve said no, it’s no questions asked and it goes no further. However, there are certainContinue reading “The Word ‘No’…”

The Need of a Support System…

Today marks day 3 that my kindergartener is home sick from school. While I love having my child around, it’s still been a rough few days. With my husband in a different country and only one relative living within close proximity (and not in a position to help), I’m exhausted. I honestly would love toContinue reading “The Need of a Support System…”

Time to ‘Reach In’

One of the things I keep hearing a lot is if you are in need of help, ask. If you’re not in the right headspace, reach out. One of the hardest things for an individual whose mental state isn’t where it should is to reach out for help. There is so much stigma surrounding mentalContinue reading “Time to ‘Reach In’”

Art as Therapy

Life happens. You get dealt with blows. You find a way to make it work. The last 5 years haven’t been easy. When COVID came onto the scene in 2020, it added an extra curveball we didn’t need. Trying to find a vice to take off the edge hasn’t come easy. Alcohol wasn’t an option,Continue reading “Art as Therapy”