Today, marked the 1 year anniversary of the special needs church ministry that my husband began in May of 2018. I follow his lead as he is operating in his purpose. The name of the ministry is called Not Forgotten Ministries. Such a fitting name for the ministry, because we want other families who have... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we need others to pull us, not push us. #Encouragement #MentalHealth #MOM #Advocate
As a person, mom, advocate, wife, friend, stranger, caregiver, voice, I think I can speak for myself and others when we have felt like a failure, lost hope and felt like giving up, that we just needed some encouragement. The important thing is we didn't completely give up, or we wouldn't still be here. We... Continue Reading →
Just a little piece of advice #MentalHealthMatters
This is just some advice from my own walk of life. Oftentimes I think we need to do more of these very exact statements. Instead we set ourselves up for disappointment, because we treat our friends like our therapists, and we go in way too deep instead of keeping things on the surface. Which can... Continue Reading →
Tonight’s encouragement & prayer for other warriors. #MentalHealth
This is what I want writers to know. As I scroll the feed, I read All the stories where others have chosen to pour their heart out, As if it's an open journal entry for everyone to read some of their most intimate thoughts. I read mostly ones that are tagged within the mental health... Continue Reading →
Mental Health First Aid #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness
I cannot stress enough how much everyone's Mental Health is just as IMPORTANT as their physical health. And knowing what to do during a mental health crisis, is necessary. What to do, what to say, what not to say, how to help, what actions to take, how to identify the type of crisis and treatment... Continue Reading →
It’s called a mutual understanding. #MentalHealth #Stigma #AngryPhase #MovingOn
I ask myself. Am I wrong for feeling this way? Since some of my own family & those who claimed to be a friend, has chosen not to be here in times of crisis and a need for emotional support, but instead has decided to "demonize & stigmatize" because suddenly mental health disorders have impacted... Continue Reading →