Depression has been kicking my tail the last few days. I didn’t want to get out of bed this weekend, but I needed to. The sun has been proven to improve your mood, so hubby and I decided to enjoy the nice weather and head to the stockyards. I truly had a good time, though […]
Funny animals always make me smile. I’m not a “dog person” or a “cat person,” I’m both. I have a cat (Piggy) and a dog (Sandy), so I have a lot of funny moments at home. Why is it that our pets always want attention when we are in the middle of doing something else? […]
Mental illness has always come with stigma and judgement. Not just from outside sources. The internal is the most difficult to overcome. I’m stronger than this! Me, trying to overcome depression without help Personally, I’ve battled with this for years. It became so much worse after the abuse. Survivors are strong! Unfortunately, we also try […]
Every Monday, I encourage you to notice the beauty around you. Most of the beauty I see is in nature, I am a country girl after all. Earth day is the one day a year that everyone is encouraged to do something to preserve this beauty. You could ditch prepackaged bottles and get a reusable […]
It’s that time of year. “Spring” in Texas. For those who don’t know Texas weather, that means the potential for triple digit heat. Recently, I decided to start spending more time outside. A great way to do that is by walking Sandy instead of just putting her out in the yard. As a pet parent, […]
I gave blood yesterday, but that’s not what I’m talking about. (Please focus on my smile, not the lack of makeup) As survivors, we doubt our worth. This is a fact that I hate admitting. I try to appear strong and confident, but I still hear his voice telling me I’m worthless. That’s why I […]
It’s that time of year again. Bluebonnet season. As a Texan, I have a love/hate relationship with this beautiful flower. First, a little about this flower. The Texas Bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas. Many people say it has no scent at all, but others (like me) say it gives off a sickly sweet […]
