A Brief Introduction

   Covid changed everything. And I am not here to write about politics and the pandemic. I have many friends and family who struggle with mental health. I have a mental health diagnosis, and chronic congenital heart disease. I have a unique perspective after 2019 and nearly dying while awaiting surgery. I had open heart surgery in January 2020, and just as I was recovered and returning to 'normalcy' Covid hit. 


I hope that through this blog, the many conversations I am a part of regarding mental health, emotional well being, and perspective shifts can reach a larger audience and help others make choices and changes to improve your quality of life.


Covid is a world wide recognized hardship, and you can't escape hearing or reading about it today on social media platforms or news outlets. However, 1 in 5 adults have a mental illness in the US. (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness.shtml#:~:text=Mental%20illnesses%20are%20common%20in,mild%20to%20moderate%20to%20severe.) Managing wellness is a daily challenge for so many, and even a small blip in life can aggravate any illness. 


This is dedicated to all who have supported, encouraged, and loved me through my journeys. This is my thank you. I hope I can share hope, humor, and experiences in shifting perspectives so you can add tools to your belt, sharpen some that have been in your toolbox, and know when to dig into your tool shed for some big coping skills that you may not need everyday and forget you have available. 

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