Like many, I remember exactly where I was when news of the Twin Towers falling was broadcast over television and radio. Just like some folks can remember where they were when JFK was shot and Princess Diana died, I remember 9/11. I sat in disbelief in the SIU Student Center along with many other students who were crowding around TV's. I froze. … [Read more...]
Mental Health and the “S” Word
We live in a world where mental health still has a stigma. We also live in a world where the word "suicide" is taboo and an issue we are afraid to speak of at times. Not really knowing (until a quick scan on Facebook told me otherwise), today is World Suicide Prevention/Awareness Day. That "S" word has been brought up in conversation in our … [Read more...]
Anxiety and Me
Consuming feelings swirl around in my mind. There are nights I am lying awake praying my brain can shut off long enough to get sleep while the baby sleeps. Internalizing some negative thoughts, putting yourself down, comparing yourself to others--those can cause some anxiety. Lying awake at night wondering if you have upset someone (family, … [Read more...]
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