You Don't Need to Fear Your Intrusive ThoughtsI’ve had intrusive thoughts for as long as I can remember. Weird ones, violent ones, even dare I say — sexual ones. When I became ill…Sep 3, 20212Sep 3, 20212
Should We Boycott Canada Day?Many of us are still mourning the horrific news of the 215 children's remains that were found in Kamloops that was discovered only a few…Jun 17, 20212Jun 17, 20212
The Wisdom of Trauma ReflectionThis morning, I happened upon a documentary currently circulating titled “The Wisdom of Trauma” featuring Gabor Mate. If you have done any…Jun 15, 20216Jun 15, 20216
Coming out of the Mental Illness ClosetI had a conversation recently with my brother. We were outside having soup and salad in the sunshine. Mental illness has been very…May 26, 20211May 26, 20211
How to Write When You’ve Got NothingStrategies for Pulling Yourself out of a Writing RutMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Shopping for a Plus Sized Body in a Slim Fit WorldI’ve spent the past two days at the local mall. The first day I went with a friend, intending on window shopping and the second day I went…May 19, 20211May 19, 20211
CBD for Mental Health: A Year-Long Personal ExperimentExploring personal use of cannabidiol to soothe the aches of mental illness.May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
Self Care for When You Couldn’t Care LessTaking care of yourself when everything in you is done.May 10, 20212May 10, 20212
Why Forgiving your Mom is the First Step to your own HealingNow, don’t get me wrong not everyone's story is the same. Some of us have heartbreaking childhood stories. For some of us, forgiveness…May 9, 2021May 9, 2021
5 Tips for Moving Across Canada (or any country)Moving, in general, can be a major pain in the ass. From downsizing to packing to transporting your belongings; the process of moving can…May 5, 2021May 5, 2021