I am the older sister of two brothers. Unfortunately, my middle brother has struggled with his mental health for the past decade. The experience of Covid, without a doubt, extremely exaggerated his symptoms. He could no longer go to classes at the community college he was attending, he could no longer go to the gym... Continue Reading →
If you are a parent and your teenager has recently been put on medication, you may face several hurdles. It is likely a very difficult time in your teenager’s life, and because of that, also a very difficult time in your life as well. If your teenager’s psychiatrist or physician has determined that medication would... Continue Reading →
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a term used to describe the behavior of an intimate partner or an intimate ex-partner that promotes or causes sexual, physical, or psychological harm. IPV can include, but is not limited to sexual coercion, controlling practices, physical aggressiveness, and psychological abuse. Sexual IPV can be specified as enforced sexual acts... Continue Reading →
Over the weekend, I had a conversation with someone about the difficulty behind saying “no.” To my comfort, I know I am not the only one facing this constant battle between standing up for myself or complying with others’ opinions. I realized there are times where we lose sight of our own goals and accomplishments... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been on a road trip and have enjoyed the beauty of nature? Currently, I am on the passenger side of the car feeling the summer breeze with my windows down. Due to being on the highway, I’m sure you can imagine how crazy my hair looks right now, but honestly, I must... Continue Reading →
This is not a blog with statistics on relapse. I will not be providing you with five effective ways to prevent a relapse. Nor will I be helping you spot the warning signs of relapse in the one that you love. Rather, this blog is about my own personal experience with relapsing. I have been... Continue Reading →
It is common knowledge that Cannabis has been used for years to increase the appetite in those that are sick. Many healthy people that use the drug recreationally have also reported an increased appetite. Either way, this is commonly referred to as the ‘munchies. However, there is a small percentage of people, who, after years... Continue Reading →
I’m sure you have heard of the saying “treat yourself” and oftentimes we take it the extra mile and overuse it, but how about for those who never do? When was the last time you bought yourself something because you wanted it and not because you needed it? I remember when I was younger, I... Continue Reading →
A year ago, when one of my loved ones passed away, I noticed the shift in personality of his wife. She was known to be a woman who cracked jokes and was always laughing in all family gatherings we held. With her husband’s passing, however, she fell into depression and was no longer joining us... Continue Reading →
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