Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. It can affect a person’s ability to concentrate, sleep, eat, and even carry out everyday tasks. It may also cause feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and helplessness. Depression can be brought on by a variety of factors, and can be a symptom of a medical condition or physical illness, or the result of a traumatic event, life changes, or substance abuse. It is important to seek help if you believe you are experiencing depression, as it can be successfully treated with therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
We all have fears, worries and anxieties as we journey through life. One of the most common is a fear or anxiety that can affect our day-to-day lives in negative ways. This type of anxiety can make it hard to … Continue reading 7 STEPS TO OVERCOMING ANXIETY AND LEADING A MORE PEACEFUL LIFE
“I Took it Back” is a poem based off my own experience overcoming PTSD caused by abuse and abandonment. My hope is for others to know you can break through the chains. You are not alone. Let’s take our lives back. Continue reading I Took it Back — A Poem
The afternoon was beautiful as we set out on the trails through the woods. It was just the kids and I, which was routine for us. They were small and adventurous alongside me, kicking sticks and picking up leaves. A quiet summer afternoon and the only sounds were the songs I hummed and the crackling of branches under our feet. It was peaceful. We continued on, and the kids gradually drifted further from me. It was bizarre, like I was walking backwards as they continued forward. I called out but my voice was silent. And no matter how much I tried … Continue reading A Life Transformed
Written by Brooke Shigley I am a failure. Defeated countlessly. I stand anew, surrendering my flag – yet inevitably starved of mercy. I am nothing. A passenger, drifting indefinite boundaries. I find his face… and watch. Taunted as it dissipates. To be loved has always been my biggest failure. I am lost. I gaze upon stony-hearted faces. A lack of discord across indifferent crowds. Once more I cower at battle – alone and unguarded. I am weak. With each conflict my armor manifolds. Perplexing me into uncertainty. The weight grows heavier and my chest crumbles – I barely feel. The … Continue reading The Battle – A Poem
I stood alone in an unfamiliar 1900’s Victorian. Light shown bright through tall windows as dust particles danced across the sun’s rays. The rooms were massive with a lingering dullness and the walls painted yellow in cigarette smoke… Continue reading The Man in the Uniform
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