Losing my mom to suicide ten years ago steamrolled me onto a path of healing. And now, more than ever, I believe we need to take a closer look at mental illness and address the root of our emotional pain in a compassionate and productive manner.

Being grumpy and reacting badly is not permanent. You don’t have to settle for…this is just how I react. And eventually you start to realize that it feels so much better to be nice.

Breaking up with alcohol is like trying to leave an abusive relationship. We use alcohol to mask our pain. But when we heal our pain, the need for alcohol seems to suddenly dissipate.

Even for the merriest of jolly holiday celebrators, this time of year can present challenges and bring on stressors that push the limits of our sanity.

Is anyone else feeling under the weather with a seasonal cold and flu? Hot tea is always my comfort when I'm feeling icky. I especially love tea with quotes and words of wisdom. This morning my quote reads..."You are the sky. The rest is just weather." 

Just when you think you are getting ahead, the mortgage company calls and says you are behind, the truck blew a tire and you need to replace all of them, and your bag of groceries just cost you $100. Before you know it...