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#BeThere

September 26, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Hashtags. Confusing? Conflicting? Useful? I'm not sure yet. I do know that sometimes I've been overwhelmed seeing them. I use them, sometimes I make up my own, and sometimes there are moments when I don't even understand them. Every so often I see a hashtag and it makes me think, makes me want to know more... That's just what the #BeThere did … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, blog, depression, hope, invisible wounds, kindness, mental health

What Not to Say to Someone with a Mental Illness

September 15, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Have you ever put your foot in your mouth because of your words? *raising hand* I have. And it sucks. Living with a mental illness is a struggle that most people cannot see. To most folks, Sam looks like a regular guy. A guy who has a dog with him in public for a disability they may not even understand. PTSD makes certain things harder than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, anxiety, battle buddy, blog, depression, healing, invisible wounds, mental health, nightmare, no sleep, PTSD

For the Grandparents…

September 13, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Sunday was grandparent's day. A day I should always remember because my kids have some of the best grandparents. Ever. And because life is busy, I neglected to even remember the day until later that evening. My son was actually born on Grandparent's Day in September of 2007. He was a small guy, but I remember hearing how the nurse went out to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, blessed, family, feel good, grandparents, kindness, love, Uncategorized

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