My favourite weather is a bright blue sky, sun-shiny day – during any season of the year. Winter. Spring. Summer or Fall. Doesn’t matter. A sun-shiny day spent outside is one of the best medicines for my mind, body, and soul. S, 🌻
The Successful Conclusion To My Therapeutic Journey
Mental Health Struggles & Alcoholism It all began for me in 1997 when I entered a 28-Day Treatment Program for binge/blackout drinking. Soon after, I participated in a Mental Health Day Treatment Program and started therapy at Avalon Sexual Assault Centre. During this time I was misdiagnosed with ADHD, DDNOS and PTSD. Years past as…
The Beautiful Influence Of Mindfulness On Students With Learning Differences
I do not have an influential teacher from my days in elementary, junior and high school; someone who inspired me to choose a career path, or help me find my way in any way where I was struggling. There were some memorable moments with a few teachers and administration. However, influential is not a descriptive…
Finding More Time For Self-Care Activities
There are many things I wish I could do more of each day. Mostly, the things I want more time for are activities that maintain my mental, physical and spiritual wellness such as: Work just takes up too much time and energy in my life. During this March Break, I have felt the transition from…
Another Tattoo: Yes: Got It Today!
Originally Published: March 20th, 2025 2026 My next tattoo? I still want the snake around my wrist, and I want to add something else. I haven’t quite decided what that is. Update – later this day… Inspired by this blog – on impulse I went and got myself a snake tattoo! Symbolism: S, 🌻 2025…
One Word To Describe Me: Kind
Originally Published: March 19th, 2025 2026 One word that is used to describe me is: kind. S, 🌻 2025 Joyful! Joyful Stephanie! S, 🌻
The Best Compliment: A Joyful Journey Of Positivity
During an ongoing workplace scandal that is directly effecting myself and all those around me, I experienced an anxiety attack and sought out the one safe person I know in the building to vent my fears and frustrations. This person is in administration and listened intently; indicating that everything is being done within the limitations…
Two First-Class Tickets On The Orient Express, Please.
I would travel first-class on the Orient Express, enjoying its luxury, ambiance and decadent affairs . The route would be the same as on Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. The iconic route would depart from Paris, France and travel through Lausanne, Switzerland, Simplon Pass, Switzerland, Milan, Italy, with a stop in Venice, Italy,…