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Why Our Kids Need Access to Gay-Straight Alliances

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Today I’m writing a post a bit off the beaten path for this site. However, it is a topic weighing heavily on my heart. In Alberta, Gay-Straight Alliances in schools are a BIG topic of conversation. They’ve had a steady burn in the news cycle for a while but this week the discussions have reached… Read more about Why Our Kids Need Access to Gay-Straight Alliances

What is Anxiety Like? My Struggle With Anxiety

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I’m republishing this look into the questions “What is Anxiety Like” for Bell Let’s Talk Day 2019. Over the years, I have had many people reach out and thank me for writing about my struggle with anxiety. The common thread among the comments and emails is that they thought they were the only ones. They… Read more about What is Anxiety Like? My Struggle With Anxiety

6 Self Care Tips to Reduce Stress

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Disclosure: This post on how to reduce stress has been sponsored by the Sweet Reads Box. I received a Sweet Reads Box for review purposes. As always, all opinions are my own.  I am a stressy person. I hate that about myself but I realize that it is true whether I like it or not…. Read more about 6 Self Care Tips to Reduce Stress

I’m Done Trying to Fit In

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I can’t tell you when I first started trying to fit in. I can tell you that it never really worked. I’m not sure what makes me different in my head from everybody else. But it’s definitely something. Fitting in is something that we all think we want to do but I don’t seem to… Read more about I’m Done Trying to Fit In

Mental Health Awareness – You Are Not Alone

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I haven’t talked about my anxiety for quite a while. Honestly, since I take medication and feel better most of the time, it is hard to admit that I still suffer from anxiety. I feel like I should be well by now. I mean I admitted I have it and I took medicine. I should… Read more about Mental Health Awareness – You Are Not Alone

Hate is a Very Strong Word – School Problems Make Me Use It

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Sometimes I can see that Evan has had a bad day before he even says a word. He stomps down the steps of the school bus with a storm cloud on his brow. School problems are not new around here but they always make me wary. “I HATE Malcom*!” *All names have been changed to… Read more about Hate is a Very Strong Word – School Problems Make Me Use It

Not Allowed! How Do Societal Expectations Affect You?

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The last day or so I’ve felt not so great. I’ve been super tired so I’ve spent more than my fair share of time on the couch. While there, I’ve had lots of time to ponder. One of the things that kept bubbling up is what we are “Allowed”. Allowed to be, allowed to think,… Read more about Not Allowed! How Do Societal Expectations Affect You?

In Defense of the So-Called Uncoachable Kids

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Teamwork. It is something that we all need to learn. I bet every one of us could name someone who doesn’t know how to be a team player. Traditionally, playing team sports is the gold standard on how to figure this little party of life out. While I get that…we are not a team sports… Read more about In Defense of the So-Called Uncoachable Kids