ARTICLES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH
Your Dreams Deserve You: Overcoming Adversity and Moving Forward
Dreaming Against All Odds: A Belief in Possibility I have always been a dreamer—a fierce believer in the power of dreams to shape our lives. I’ve never doubted that we each carry the ability to manifest our most cherished desires. And yet, life has a way of derailing...
How to Be Happy on Purpose: Simple Ways to Find Joy Every Day
Have you ever whispered to yourself, “I’ll be happy when…”? I know I have. Far too many times, in fact. For years, I lived with a quiet ache, believing happiness lived somewhere just out of reach—hidden behind the next achievement, the next season, or the next shiny...
Eating for Chronic Illness: A Step-by-Step Guide
Let me be honest from the start: I feel a little hypocritical writing this right now. Our household has been under the Covid cloud. One night the only thing we could manage was a milkshake - and that was if we didn't prepare it. Some days, that’s just life. Some days,...
Practical Art Exercises for Managing Emotions and Reducing Stress
Life can feel overwhelming at times, with emotions appearing when we least expect them. Stress, frustration, sadness, or even fleeting moments of joy can leave us feeling off balance. Finding a safe and effective way to process these feelings is essential—and one of...
What Is Art Therapy? How Creative Expression Can Support Emotional Healing, Reduce Stress, and Improve Well-Being
What is art therapy? It's a tender invitation to explore your inner world—not with words, but with colors, shapes, and textures. According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is a powerful approach that helps individuals, families, and communities...
How to Stop Criticizing Yourself: A Guide to Self-Compassion
Every day offers us an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the tender truth that we are enough just as we are. Yet, so often we rush headlong into self-criticism and harsh judgments, wondering why we can’t be kinder to ourselves. Learning how to stop...
From Comparison to Grace: Learning to Trust Your Timing
Take a deep, centering breath with me. Right here. Right now. Let your shoulders soften. Unclench your jaw. Feel your breath move through your chest like a tide—slow and steady, reminding you that you are still here, still breathing, still becoming. Let your heart be...
Finding Courage and Overcoming Fear with Chronic Illness: Lessons from Tamara K. Anderson (and My Journey with MS)
When you’re diagnosed with a chronic illness, fear can show up almost overnight. I remember the day I was told I had multiple sclerosis. My world tilted. Suddenly, the certainty I had about my body and my future slipped through my fingers. Fear took so many forms:...
Dare to Dream Anyway: Cultivating Light in Ordinary Moments
There’s something about the smell of damp earth after a soft rain—the way the soil feels cool and crumbly beneath your fingers,full of possibility even when it’s a little messy. It stirs a quiet knowing inside us,a reminder that life keeps growing,even in seasons that...
4 Key Indicators You Need Mindfulness to Navigate Life’s Chaos
Life doesn’t always unfold in neat, predictable patterns. Sometimes it feels like gardening in a windstorm: you plant seeds of intention, but the gusts knock them over and fling dirt into your eyes. If you’ve ever felt like you’re hanging onto a frayed rope while the...
Shattered Hearts: How Miscarriage, PTSD, and Postpartum Depression Intertwine
Trigger Warning: A Note to the Reader This article touches on the deeply emotional topics of miscarriage, postpartum depression, and the weight of sorrow that can sometimes feel too much to bear. If your heart is not ready or if these reflections stir pain within,...
Learning to Love Our Enemies: Jesus’ Radical Call to Forgiveness
We recently learned that some of our family members, each in different circumstances, have suffered devastating harm at the hands of others. The full story isn’t mine to tell, but what I can share is this: it wasn’t just a moment of carelessness. It was a pattern of...
Mental health plays an essential role in our overall well-being, shaping how we think, feel, and interact with the world around us. However, if you’re living with chronic illness, trauma, or neurodivergence, your mental health journey may look different from what is typically portrayed as “healthy” or “well.” That doesn’t mean it’s any less important or that we can’t work towards better mental well-being. In fact, nurturing our mental health is key to cultivating resilience and strength, despite the obstacles we face.
In the mental health section of our blog, we’ll explore strategies, insights, and resources to support your emotional and mental well-being. From mindfulness practices to coping techniques, we’ll share content that addresses the unique challenges many of us face in our mental health journeys. Together, we’ll discover ways to honor where we are and continue moving forward—creating a fulfilling life that embraces all parts of ourselves.
Mental health is not about perfection but about making intentional choices and taking steps that support balance, clarity, and self-compassion.