One would think that in today’s woke society, breaking the stigma would be easy. It is unfortunate that the notion of “wokeness” appears to favor only specific groups or beliefs, rather than promoting equality and inclusivity for all. — Jackie Barker As a widespread mental health condition, depression affects millions of individuals globally. Unfortunately, there …
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It was as if the bullies had planted a seed of self-doubt that grew over time, choking out any sense of self-worth or confidence. Jackie Barker Childhood bullying can have a profound impact on a person’s mental health, especially for someone who is quiet and introverted, like I was. As a child, I struggled to …
As someone who has struggled with depression, I know how challenging it can be to navigate through life while dealing with mental health issues. One of the difficulties I have encountered is addressing backhanded compliments. Backhanded compliments are disguised insults that can be difficult to detect. They are often wrapped in a layer of supposed …
By reducing our exposure to negative news and social media, we can create a more positive and uplifting environment for ourselves, which will help to conquer negative thoughts and improve our overall well-being. – Jackie Barker Negative thoughts can be incredibly damaging to one’s self-esteem and lead to other mental health issues such as depression …
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As someone who has struggled with poor mental health, I know firsthand the difficulties and challenges that come with it. I have found that self-care, therapy, and lifestyle changes have been helpful in managing my symptoms. In this week’s blog post, I want to share with you three things that I remind myself of when …
Hi. My name is Jackie and I suffer from mental health issues, specifically, major depressive disorder (MDD). I had been able to hide my true feelings for many years. Though recently, it became very evident that I needed help. I could no longer hide behind a fake smile. The energy exerted to put on the …
As painful as this may read, and as I look back on my life, there have been times when I cried for help but there was no response. The Pain of… Going Unnoticed As a young boy in the early 1980s, there was — and likely still is today — a stigma associated with mental …
Have you ever said to yourself, “I really cannot take another holiday with my significant other’s fill-in-the-blank“? Well, I can honestly say I have never had that thought; I have been blessed with wonderful in-laws. But the reality is, many married couples will go through some challenging times over the next two months. While researching …
In this week’s post, let’s take a look at Biblical Christianity vs Cultural Christianity and perhaps some reflection on our daily lives. But First… For the first time in thirty-six weeks, I decided to take a break from my writing routine last week. Instead, my family and I embarked on an exciting adventure to West …
WOW! Where has 2022 gone off too? It literally feels like yesterday we were watching the crystal ball in New York City drop to ring in 2022. Our Pastor last Sunday mentioned during his message how slowly time goes by when we are children. But then we reach our senior year in high school and …
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