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I Matter

Lee — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:28:24 +0000

A dark veil covers my heart & soul. Negative thoughts fill almost every moment. Self-doubt and an all encompassing fear fill almost each waking breath, a deep sadness envelopes me. Anxiety comes up at each turn, creating panic & stress. A “How are you?” sends me into tears as I can’t hide or lie about... [Continue Reading]

Support looks different to everyone

Lee — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:49:04 +0000

“Mom, are you coming to watch me at gymnastics tonight?” my eight year old daughter asked last night… “No sweetie, your sister has her class musical tonight.” I replied. Her shoulders lowered, a sadness filled her eyes….. With complete honesty and showing her disappointment she said “Mom, I think I keep failing gymnastics because I... [Continue Reading]

#mhblogday There is no stopping or starting – only doing!

Lee — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:08:23 +0000

Today May 16th, bloggers across the world are uniting and joining the 3rd Annual American Psychological Associations’ Mental Health Blog Party. Together we will become one loud voice to help reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness, inspire others with real life stories and let people know… You are not alone. Why does mental health matter... [Continue Reading]

You are Special

Lee — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:04:54 +0000

Quite often you may base your worth on what others do or say or maybe what they don’t say. In the darkness of depression it’s easy to think you are worthless, crumpled and broken. Self-worth comes from within, no matter what you’ve gone through and/or going through you are worthy of acceptance, grace, love... [Continue Reading]

A story of survival, courage and hope after attempted suicide

Lee — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:41:01 +0000

Stories of courage, of vulnerability, of real life struggles are what inspire me on a daily basis. The story of Clint Malarchuk is one that has touched me deeply on so many levels. A Brave Man in one of the toughest sports in the world – hockey. In this incredible story written by Dan Robson... [Continue Reading]

There is no shame in being a Mom with depression

Lee — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:30:13 +0000

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if motherhood always looked this picture – blissful and joy filled? The truth is – it is not always this way. And for women affected by postpartum depression or any mental illness, parenting is that much harder. This Mother’s Day I wanted to shout out to all the Mom’s who... [Continue Reading]

There is beauty from the ashes

Lee — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:14:51 +0000

“Look at you! A perversion of nature, a man – if you could call him that, who God himself has turned his back upon.” says the Ringmaster “STOP IT!!! Why would you say that?” Will replies in such dismay and hurt. “Because you believe it! But if you could only see the beauty that comes... [Continue Reading]