I'm sure you've heard all of these myths surrounding suicide before. You may have even been the one who said/thought it. My goal in this series is to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. It's considered a taboo area + many times the only ones who are brave enough to touch on it are mental health professionals. While this is awesome to have professional support, it means nothing if people are too nervous to speak out + share their survival story.
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This month's guest post features Ms. Demi Labelle! She is a mother, lover + writer. She is currently travelling the world, sharing her journey + other motherly things on her blog: www.demimotherland.com. From the moment I met Demi, I have been inspired by her passion to not only live life, but to fully experience the vibrancy of life! Demi is a dedicated member of the FTHC Tribe Lounge (come on in - we'd love to have you!) + offers her nuggets of wisdom whenever she can! I hope you enjoy this post. If you want to keep in touch with Demi, you can find her on IG @demilabelle + on TW @demimotherland. Ok enough of my chatting - Ms. Demi Labelle...
Read moreConfessions of a Survivor | A Note on Fear
Fear is a powerful thing if we allow it to live with us. Fear stops us from embracing our tribe. Fear holds you back from experiencing life. Fear stops you from living your dreams before you even give them a chance to flourish. Get where I'm going with this? In most cases, fear is not helpful. Yet many of us live in fear... fear of not being enough...not having enough...not doing enough... not being pretty enough... fear of what others will say about us... fear of looking a certain way in front of others...
Read moreStepparents, Grandparents + Aunts -- Oh My! | Letter to the Village Members
VILLAGE MEMBER | a caregiver; a guardian; someone who willingly takes on the role of a teacher to a younger generation; a family member; a neighbor; a coach; a protector; someone who positively influences the younger generation for their benefit
The role of a Village Member can be a thankless role. There are many times we feel drained or like we made a mistake taking on such a heavy role. Nothing seems to be working, because you see progress in one area + it appears several other areas come crashing down beside you. You knew when you made up in your mind to take this role that it would be difficult, but maybe you didn't anticipate just how much of a sacrifice it would be.
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