When I consider my chronic pain and where it all began… I find myself thinking of: connection and belonging and my own healing journey… … all that I’ve learned about trauma and how it affects our health – both emotional(mental) and physical… … how my own story unfolded and the impact various stresses had on … Read more
So many organizing, de cluttering, self-help gurus tell you to think about what sparks joy for you. Declutter by getting rid of things that don’t bring you joy… When overwhelmed by the chaos or demanding schedule – such as it is- of your life, focus only on the things that meet your basic needs or … Read more
Connections that we form with people and the world around us have a huge impact on us as individuals. Over our lifespan we see many of our social connections (friends and family) come and go. It’s inevitable that relationships change over the years, but we will always have that time, those memories, and a foundation … Read more
Do you know how it feels to be disconnected from everything around you… while continuing to go through the motions? Have you found yourself without authentic connections? Have you ever found yourself surrounded by people, while feeling completely alone? Depression & Anxiety Many call this a symptom of depression and/or anxiety… along with: feeling blue; … Read more
When I was 11 I had a gymnastics coach who wondered if I might have juvenile arthritis. I was in pain often and I was training for gymnastics a few times a week. I have no idea if the pain that I had then is linked with the chronic pain that I experience today. I … Read more
Are you affected by our doctor shortage? According to a November 2017 article on CBC the doctor shortage amounts to 37,000 Nova Scotians without family doctors. Our family is about to join the ranks with four of us losing our doctor. We were very fortunate when we left the metro area and moved to the … Read more