In my youth, I deeply struggled with depression. A smile and a laugh were the ultimate mask that had most people fooled, including myself. It took several years with progressing symptoms before I was actually able to look at it, name it, and want to change it. It took a shocking event to shake me, …
Heartfelt Self-Care
Self-care can be hard. At this time of year, I feel like I have to claw out a corner of time to give to myself and fight my urge to get busy doing something else. The effort is always worthwhile as I love my time alone, and I am much better able to tackle the …