Today, I walked around barefoot, outside, in the rain. This might not seem like a big feat to some, but for me it’s huge. The last time I dared to be this kind of free I was seven, maybe eight years old. It was a cloudy day but somehow the sun managed to peek through…
Tag: mental health
Fill Your Life, Feed Your Soul
Often times we find ourselves consumed by desire. We desire to feel better, know better, and be better. Sometimes we look to fulfill these desires, these wants masked as needs, with all of the wrong things. We look to obtain material possessions by shopping for the latest fashions or electronic devices. We seek our five…
The Imperfect Mother
Ahhh…motherhood. Most mothers will tell you that becoming a mother has given them a newer and higher purpose in life. They will attest to the idea that motherhood is the most rewarding part of life. As beautiful as is motherhood, every mother has both good days and bad days. There are those moments in mothering…
5 Ways to Revitalize Your Troubled Relationship
The reality of every day is that romantic relationships go through ups and downs that can leave us feeling defeated and lonely. But there is hope. Relationships can heal and love can be revitalized. Put these tried and true methods to the test to mend your troubled relationship. Make time together a priority. Nothing puts…
Love in the Time of Modern Technology
There are many things that challenge the strength and integrity of a relationship. Anything from stress to the untimely reemergence of an ex can put a strain on an otherwise healthy partnership. Going into a relationship, most people are aware that there will be challenges. I dare say that as a relationship continues to grow…
7 Sayings to Inspire a Happier and Healthier You
Around this time of year we start thinking about New Year’s resolutions: goals we made at the start of 2016, goals we will revisit in 2017. According to both Psychology Today and CNN, achieving better health through weight loss is the number one New Year’s resolution. That says two things: one, health is a major…
Workplace Bullies–What Can You Do?
If you’re breathing then most likely you have been exposed to bullying. As a society, we are all very aware of bullying in schools. When kids face the challenges associated with bullies we encourage them to seek out the help of responsible adults. We talk to our kids about love, acceptance, and tolerance. We tell…
How I Survived: Moving Beyond Bullying at School
Today, people are more apt to refer to bullying as what it is, but I can remember a time when bullying was referred to as “kids being kids” or “growing pains”. Any way you look at it, it’s harmful. I was bullied–often. I was bullied so much that I can’t recall a time in school…
Melissa Brooks-Cuffee 