A little while back, I told you that you CAN take a break. And now, after the past week or so, you (and I) know that I do practice what I preach now. If you preach taking space, take space Recently, I realized that my world had gotten too big. I was having a plethora … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You CAN practice what you preach
Mental Health Moment: You CAN let it go, don’t overanalyze
It’s no surprise to people who know me well that I have an incredibly hard time letting a thought go. I overanalyze everything ⏤ even things that will never probably have any real significance to my life. And don’t even get me started on the pains of moral choices in video games. Overanalysis will kill … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You CAN let it go, don’t overanalyze
Mental Health Moment: You ARE okay
I won’t lie to you. I have to just tell myself that I’m okay at least a few times a week. If I don’t, I’ll struggle to continue to build toward better. 'Okay' is okay I’m not sure if it’s the decade in journalism or my anxiety disorder, but I always feel like there’s something … Continue reading Mental Health Moment: You ARE okay
MHM: You WILL change people’s minds (just not everyone’s mind)
Lately, I’ve found myself remembering and analyzing an old quote that has rattled around in the back of my mind since childhood: You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the … Continue reading MHM: You WILL change people’s minds (just not everyone’s mind)
Medical examiner cites increased overdose deaths for third time in 2022
KENOSHA – For the third time this year, Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall is alerting residents to an increase in overdose deaths. According to a release from Hall received Thursday, the local medical examiner’s office has responded to four overdose deaths since last week. Hall called the recent overdoses “a sad reminder of the … Continue reading Medical examiner cites increased overdose deaths for third time in 2022
Along the Path: Depression and alcohol, my longest companions
Depression and addiction have served as my longest companions in life. Beyond any friends, beyond any family, they were nearly always by my side.