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I am a writer, mother, wife, papercrafter, artist and fighter of chronic depression and anxiety. In the past, I volunteered for ConquerWorry.org, a website dedicated to inspiring, educating, and advocating for those who struggle with stress or their mental health. I also help spread Kevin Hines message of hope & healing. My mental health writing can be found at Conquer Worry and This is My Brave. I helped edit Conquer Worry: How to Build a Simple Daily Plan to Reduce Stress by S. Jay Coulter, which released May 31, 2015. On October 16, 2017, Elijah Bossenbroek released his new piano CD "7:12 AM." My poem "You Stay, I'll Go" can be found on the inside cover of the CD.
I love reading Stephen King, listening to boy bands, playing video games, and contemplating this thing we call life. I write about real-life topics of mental health, parenting, and life through both fiction and non-fiction writing. You can find my stories on my website and Amazon. The arts have significantly impacted my life. Music is a integral part of my everyday existence. My husband is a high school band teacher. Art therapy has made a major difference in my recovery and living well with mental illness. It is my go to when I need down time. The journey of telling my story, sharing my creative endeavors, and connecting with others has opened doors beyond my wildest imagination. I have met amazing people who are working hard to further the importance of suicide awareness and mental illness advocacy and other writers and artists changing the way we think about things. I thank my family, friends, fellow writers and artists for always being there and helping in times of need. |
Photo by Sunshine Photography
One of my favorite quotes is: 'The best way out is always through.' - Robert Frost. While I've written about how this pertains to mental illness, it also pertains to life as a creative. Too often we get sidetracked or lose confidence in our art. But if we persevere and go through the motions, we will end up on the other side a better and stronger version of ourselves. |
Did You Know...
- Mental illness affects 43.8 million adults.
- 1 in 25 (10 million) adults in America live with a serious mental illness.
- 90% of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness.
- Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S.
If you are in crisis and need immediate medical assistance, call 911 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273- (TALK) 8255 or text "Start" to 741-741
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**I am not a licensed counselor nor a medical doctor and the views on this website are solely mine. **
If you are in crisis and need immediate medical assistance, call 911 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273- (TALK) 8255 or text "Start" to 741-741
**I am not a licensed counselor nor a medical doctor and the views on this website are solely mine. **
If you are in crisis and need immediate medical assistance, call 911 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273- (TALK) 8255 or text "Start" to 741-741
