"I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature." - Paulo Coelho I have always …
The Stigma of Mental Illness
"I wish people could understand that the brain is the most important organ of our body. Just because you can't see mental illness like you see a broken bone, doesn't mean it's not as detrimental or devastating to a family or an individual." - Demi Lovato Yesterday was Bell's Let's Talk day to support mental health awareness. Although I …
Winter is Coming
"People don't know whether it's winter or summer, when they're happy. " - Anton Chekov As the weather in Alberta has now quickly changed to winter, I have been thinking about what that change can mean to those of us who live with an illness. Whether you have an illness that affects you physically or …
Looking for the Light
We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future. - John F. Kennedy It is that time of year when the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. Here in Alberta Canada, we have just …
Found the Rainbow
It was the rainbow that gave thee birth, and left thee all her lovely hues. W. H. Davies Well, I am out of my funk that I was in when I posted on Monday. If you didn't see my last post, I included it here so you …