What is the best way to support a friend that is going through a challenging time? What do you say? What don't you say? These are real questions that usually come up when you aren't even prepared to deal with them. I come to these questions via many different angles but today I am going … Continue reading A Personal Angle
My Toastmasters Testimonial
https://youtu.be/22u301C9TfU Will you step outside your comfort zone and check out Toastmasters? I promise you that if you give it your all you will love what you get out of it.
Help Me Make A Difference
I am participating in NAMIWalks Minnesota, the largest event raising awareness about mental illnesses in the state, on September 24th. Mental illness affects 1 in 4 individuals and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) needs assistance. I participate in NAMI because I have lost multiple family members to suicide, including my daughter, due to the stigma of mental illness. Every … Continue reading Help Me Make A Difference
I Spoke At The MN State Fair
https://youtu.be/PeLvfcIELQ0 I can't believe I had the opportunity to speak at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday. The microphone stand was not in the best place but that is just the way it is. It was an awesome experience to take the opportunity to educate people about the stigma of mental illness. Every time I … Continue reading I Spoke At The MN State Fair
MN Singing for Smiles
Last year I had the pleasure of attending a fund-raiser that was put on by a 15 year old to bring awareness to Mental Illness for a 10th grade project. At that time she had recently been diagnosed with depression. This young lady has a beautiful heart, she is impulsive, funny, a little bit crazy, … Continue reading MN Singing for Smiles
Another Year Already
Eight years ago today I was dealing with a very emotional and irrational daughter. She was incredibly depressed and there was nothing I could say that was helping her see that this too would pass. Bi-Polar Disorder had consumed all of the chemicals in her brain. In her chemical imbalance-induced pain, leaving this world was … Continue reading Another Year Already
First Video Published!
https://youtu.be/jnhHOBBn7wQ I am working to spread my message to help stop the stigma of mental illness. This is my first attempt at doing a youtube video.
Waiting Is A Mistake
This year of 2015 is coming to a close soon. Another year learning, growing and expanding who I am. The one thing that keeps coming to mind though is how precious life it. I wish I could call up my daughter and tell her how much I miss her. I would love to share with … Continue reading Waiting Is A Mistake
2016 Goals
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to get to." "I don't much care where –" "Then it doesn't matter which way you go.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland The new year is almost upon us AGAIN! Where does … Continue reading 2016 Goals
Little Gold Bands
Not everyone celebrates golden birthdays as I have recently found out. In our family they have always been treated with extra special attention. I was on a mission to find something that would show you how special you are to me. Something that would remind you of my feelings for you whenever you glanced at … Continue reading Little Gold Bands
A Butterfly Life 