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I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety most of my life. At my worst, I struggle with suicidal thoughts. I’ve made plans and even attempts...
One of THE worst parts of being a parent is having a sick child.
Oh, except having a sick child while you are also sick;...
Today my brother received a Daisy Award, given to nurses who meet their hospital’s mission and values and display extraordinary care and compassion. He,...
As I sit here and type this, I am exactly one week postpartum with my daughter. During this pregnancy, I only gained about 25...
It’s inevitable that we all make mistakes in our jobs, relationships, friendships, daily tasks, etc. Sometimes the errors are trivial, such as locking our...
We all know it. We’ve all seen a report or study on it. Phones have depleted mental wellness in the last decade. The months...
Like so many of us, I’m constantly reevaluating my relationship with social media and screen time. And by “reevaluating,” I mostly mean trying to...
One thing I know for sure is that toddlers aren't the most open-minded or consistent eaters. We have, actually, been pretty lucky. My son,...
My dad took his last breath two years ago. He told the hospice nurse that he was ready. He passed hours later. My head...
It is absolutely no shock that life can be stressful these days - and more than ever, right? Many individuals underestimate how much of...
My family and I were vacationing at Gulf Shore a couple of years ago. We love it down there and decided to stay 9...
























