Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional or counselor, these are simply my experiences and opinions. Anxiety. Depression. Mental health. Some might say those are pretty taboo topics, and yet - How many of you can raise a hand and say you’ve experienced some form of anxiety or depression?I’ll start. Me! I’ll start. Me!… Continue reading My Journey Through the Abyss
I was out to brunch with a friend recently, and we got to talking about marriage and divorce. As someone who has been married for over twelve years, talking about the hardships of divorce to an outside party likely seemed crazy, until I told her the truth. We nearly got divorced once. Yes, that's right,… Continue reading A Marriage Rebuilt
Summer I do not like summer, With its wet, sandy beaches And the sting of the sun, like a bee you can’t see. No, I do not like summer, As much as most, I prefer to stay as white as a ghost. Like the pool of ice cream that melts down my arm, They have… Continue reading A Collection of Poems
Thump. Thump. Thump. The loud banging startled Anna from a deep slumber. She rolls over and squints at the clock, wondering who is banging on her door at three A.M.? Dragging herself out of bed with a groan, she sneaks a quick glance into her daughter Karen's room, just to make sure she hasn't snuck… Continue reading Johnny Marlin
Now that the weather is finally starting to turn cool, I am at once deliriously happy and yet longing for the warmth and beauty of the summer. Fall holds its own special place in my heart, with nature’s beautiful colors being a favorite view. But this past summer I had the pleasure of a lovely,… Continue reading A Trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
It is my belief that we all have at least one pivotal moment in our lives. Often it is when we realize that we are missing a part of ourselves. Maybe it’s the career you haven’t chosen yet, wanting children, finding a spouse, getting a new hobby; anything that might symbolize a moment of clarity.… Continue reading Reinventing myself and finding my passion
Let’s talk writer’s block for a minute. If you’re reading this then you’ve likely suffered it a time or two but let’s go over it anyway. Merriam-Webster defines writer’s block as “a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece.” 1 In other words, when you’re writing and all of a sudden you just… Continue reading The Dreaded Writer’s Block
If you’re reading this there is a good chance you know me, but if you’re one of the people that don’t you’re probably wondering who the heck is this lady and why do I care? I’m here to tell you who I am, and why you should care (although it’s okay if you still don’t when… Continue reading Who am I…and why you should care.
As I embark on this new path, I look toward you, my friends and followers, to help me create a place that everyone can enjoy. After all, it is not always the journey, but often the company... Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Allison Christine 