Slow Motion Accident – Mental Health Advocate – Crisis Counselor – Bipolar 1
It's not the first heartbreak It's the first knee scrape Not graduation day, But kindergarten picture day We're failing the children, the babies, the kids And they're growing up into lost misguided shits That's right, I'm talking about you and me We are a wreck, assholes, or both almost guaranteed I don't know anyone who… Continue reading Listen to the Kids – A Poem
Pretty eyed Sunshine Your dreams will come true I've been tired A long time But I'm gunning for you The moon shines The same way The counter used to If I'm on time The nest is fine Then tell me what flew Do you hear me I can hear you So it must be true… Continue reading A Less Dark Poem
Think the stigma is bad for adults? What about kids? I imagine people whispering behind my son and I at the psychologist office, “WTF did she do to that child? Poor parenting, millennials, it's no wonder with her out at appointments in those sweatpants.” (I went too hard on myself. I can wear sweatpants anytime;… Continue reading Kids Can Have Depression and Another Children’s Book List
LA, my 7 year old, has anxiety. It's awful to watch. Someone so small, my little baby, experiencing pure terror over tiny things. Completely unable to to attend the school that he loves because of awkward experiences on the bus and the one final straw that turned me into a home school mom. Help Your… Continue reading The Best Children’s Books About Anxiety
Gentle Willow is a beautiful story that helps explain death to children. I've been crying for hours preparing to write this. I read a story on social media about someone's partner dying by suicide. They have a four year old daughter and a seven year old son. Just a few weeks before mother's day they… Continue reading How To Explain a Suicide to a Child
80% of people who attempt suicide tell someone first. That means we failed 80% of people that attempt suicide. 80% is way too many. 80% is sobering. 80% proves it's not "attention seeking," but a desperate cry for help that could save lives. So what can we do? Once someone shares their suicidal thoughts they… Continue reading Let’s Talk About It -Why Talking About Suicide Saves Lives
A number of mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, effect the neurotransmitters in the brain. There are a number of natural supplements available to help boost the production of and can help regulate these neurotransmitters. After speaking with my doctor and getting the all clear, I decided to try the three top rated dopamine boosting supplements… Continue reading Designer Dopamine – Supplement Reviews
