It's surreal to think that this year will be four years since I started sharing my journey online. Before then, I was never one to share personal things about my life. I would journal in my many journals, but would keep them all hid away. Not many people really knew what I was thinking or …
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My relationship with food.
I’ve had my ED since I was in grade 7. I would remember restricting so many foods, under eating, binge eating, purging. Feeling so bad for eating a food labeled as bad. That went on throughout high school. I was embarrassed to eat around people and felt extremely bad if I got a piece of …
love yours – self help & art magazine
Hey loves. I’ve had this idea for a while, but never really put things into action. I’m now starting the idea of creating a Love yours, self help & art magazine. Which will feature some writing by me, my art and hopefully YOU. Do you have motivational products that you’d love to share or ideas …
Mothers’ Mental Health Toolkit – Chapter 3
Hello loves! We are now onto chapter 3- understanding Mother’s Mental Health. This chapter focuses on dimensions of mental health, family violence/safety plans, risk factors, progress in recovery, and causes/symptoms to look out for when dealing with mental health issues. Even though this chapter is understanding Mother’s mental health, it can be used to help …
Mothers’ Mental Health Toolkit – Chapter 2
We are onto Chapter 2! This chapter focuses more on the Role of being a mom/tips to help moms when stressed. If you aren't a mother or parent the section "Emotional Coping Strategies" and "Parenting through Depression" could apply to your life as it focuses on exercises to deal with stress/depression. If you haven't yet downloaded …
Art Progress for Just Breathe, bookmark.
Every art piece I create usually goes through a different process. I either paint free hand or sketch and then paint over that. Sometimes I'll leave the watercolour for a softer look. Other times I'll go over with pen to add details to make the flowers 'pop'. Below is a photo of four art pieces, …
Mother
Being a mom is one of the hardest things I have ever done. Carrying a baby for nine months, giving birth, and then giving a life to a little being. It's such a surreal experience. It can be overwhelming as a new first time mom I know that sure. It's always important to take care …
