Mental Health in the LGBTQ population

This issue shouldn’t be overlooked! It’s just as alarming as the other injustices in this world.

This Friday, I challenge you to consider a point of you different from your own. See if you allow yourself to open your mind and grow!

MOVIE:

Based on true story: Joe Bell

Mental Health in the LGBTQ population

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Impeccable Synchronicity

I was sitting on my bed, working on my cards. I had waited until my daughters were at rest time, before getting started. I wanted uninterrupted concentration.

Thirty minutes before that, I received a call from my daughter’s teacher, checking on us. I also typed up a text, but decided to respond to the incoming text instead. I replied, “What I was going to send would have made you lose your concentration.”

Aaannndddd… that’s it. This choice I made, to not verbalize my thought, “irritated” this individual. Why? Because he/she hates when this happens. “It shows a distrust or lack of conviction.”

This one example opened Pandora’s box. I’m now deep in thought about concepts I hadn’t felt mature enough to realize before. I’m in thought about more of my boundaries. I’m in thought about how energy and vibes affect me.

Not everyone is made for me. Not everyone will mesh with my values, desires, and decisions. No, I’m not asking for robotic duplicates… but, enough commonality within the most important categories in life.

I accept that not everyone is my cup of tea. I have also learned to accept that I can let go of insignificant tension through humor. I’ve learned that tension CAN result in resolution. I’ve learned that conflict doesn’t have to be this wild, enraged out of control tool, …. out to demolish anything of substance between two people.

On the contrary,

Such is life isn’t it? Ebbs and flows of stimulating situations that trigger old or birth new memories. Constantly working within ourselves to positively influence this world?

Maybe I’ve just come to believe that theory CAN be true.

See what happens to me under the influence of life? HAHA!

So much to ponder,

Until Next Time,

Stay Safe, Speak Life, & Spread Kindness

Nova Namastè

Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consistently focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below.

  • Animal reservations
  • Melatonin
  • Second chances
  • Inspiration
  • Ice cream
  • Electronics
  • Peanut Butter
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Fabric softener
  • Online shopping

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAMASTE

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Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consistently focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below.

  1. Green lights
  2. Second chances
  3. Leftovers
  4. Artwork that turns out nice
  5. Fans
  6. Hot glue guns
  7. My girls
  8. Accomplished tasks
  9. Free samples
  10. Soft sheets
  11. Pincones
  12. Grapeseed oil

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAMASTE

Made this, this evening 😁🥰

Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consistently focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below.

  • Art supplies
  • Winter weather gear
  • Rainex
  • The number 7
  • Seafoam carbon cleaner
  • Tide Pods
  • Baby wipes
  • House cleaners
  • Halloween
  • Cheesy 🍳 eggs
  • Lighters
  • LED lights
  • Musicials
  • My oldest “daughter” is ok.
  • caramel covered, peanut and chocolate chip covered apples.
  • The variety of trees and leaf designs

NAMASTE

Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consisently focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below“

  • My morning glory blooms
  • Refunds
  • Cool mornings
  • Pumpkin spice
  • Silly kids
  • Kindness of dogs
  • Storybots
  • Washers
  • Wednesdays
  • Unexpected happy mail
  • Chocolate
  • Apple products
  • ASPCA
  • Bell peppers
  • Good news
  • Tide Pods

Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Namastè 

Good Afternoon, Evening, and Morning.

#SpeakLife into yourself 

#SpeakTruth into your mind 

#SpeakConfidence into your heart

#SpeakLove into this world 

Spread Kindness like it’s all the world has left. 

Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consisently focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below

  1. Antiques
  2. Quietness
  3. Phones
  4. Handwritten Letters
  5. Stickers
  6. Car washers
  7. Scones
  8. Social Media
  9. French Dressing
  10. The Color Blue
  11. Computers
  12. Pavement
  13. Hugs
  14. Sun Glasses

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAMASTÈ 

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Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consisently focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below

  • Friends
  • Fridays
  • Fuzzy socks
  • Furry baby animals
  • Firsts
  • Fresh cut grass
  • Finger foods
  • Finger painting
  • Free stuff
  • Finally Friday Feeling
  • Fireplaces
  • Fun Fonts

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAMASTÈ 

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Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consistenly focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below.

Each & every one of you!!!

I honestly mean that from the bottom of my heart! Blogging has saved me time and time again.. But, without readers… I wouldn’t have had the encouragement, support, hugs, and unbelievable love that I so desperately needed. You guys are so patient and thoughtful, so inspiring and talented… And utterly amazing! I’m so honored to be apart of a such a unified and solid group of talented artists. I’m so grateful for every like, visit, comment, participation, and reader!! I’m so grateful for all of you!


“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consistently focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below.

  • A break in the heatwave
  • Fresh mornings
  • Signs of victory
  • Alexa
  • Siri
  • Refrigerator
  • Google maps
  • Lighters
  • Pennies
  • Rainy Days
  • Brown eyes
  • Quietness

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAMASTÈ 

Photo by Luis Martinez on Pexels.com

Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consisently focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below.

  • Smoky White Cheddar Cheese
  • Bookmarks
  • Night vision equipment
  • Garbage Truck Workers
  • Cold/Flu medicine

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAMASTÈ

Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consistently focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below.

  • Notifications
  • Swirls
  • Golden Rays
  • Puffy Stickers
  • Drafts

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAMASTÈ

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Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consistenly focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below.

  1. Imagination
  2. Calculators
  3. Electric can openers
  4. Dawn Dish Soap
  5. Baking Soda

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAMASTE

Gratitude Journal

To intentionally and consistenly focus on the good in my life. Please feel free to add your contributions in a comment below.

  1. Shadows
  2. Rain
  3. Forgiveness
  4. Webcams
  5. Grocery Bags

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAMSTE

My Mental Health Journey 8

I’ve endure child abuse. I’ve been urged to kill myself. I’ve lived with severe depression and major panic attacks. I’ve been married and divorced, and married again… I’ve endured my second husband’s suicide… And the whole community dubbing me ” psycho murderer”… I’ve had two girls, both over 9lbs, and HPV during my second pregnancy. I’ve been wrongfully robbed of 95% of my possessions, and traveled across the country with a full blown narsassist. I’ve endured roadside stranded, vehicle towed, and so much more…

And I’ve been strong through it. I’ve felt capable in my solitude to handle the situation…

With this recent event, I’m struggling. These emotions of fear and deep sadness might be apart of what he’s feeling… I don’t know. I just know I can’t seem to feel comfort… As badly as I want to. My boyfriend’s son is at the hospital with him. He’s the closest to my bf I can be right now… And he’s not sentimental… He probably doesn’t give much care about what I’m feeling right now… And to an extent, I can understand that.

I just wish I had someone who’d come see me and have coffee. Someone who could give me an in person hug, and reassure me he’s going to wake up. I’ve watched entirely toooooo many medical shows where my brain is trying to say “He could sleep for weeks, even months.”! Someone please tell my irrational fears to quiet.

Guh, I’m exhausted. In the meantime, my vehicle sits unmoved… Till this weekend, when I could pay to do anything with it. My girls are constantly tatling on one another. Everything is ” that’s mineeeeee!!!!!”… Or my toddler throwing it over the side of our porch.

Life is going to get easier, but im ready for that time to be now. I saw another trilogy of 4s tonight. It’s odd how virtually normal they are to me. It made me smile.

Anyway, I’m tired. Today’s day one of this craziness. Day 3 for the bf unconscious from brain swelling.

I’m never struggled with faith… But, we’re not meant to do life alone… So, I’m going to need you guys.

If you’d like to send me anything that’s funny or a quick hello or funny meme…. Whatever the case, my email is

dreambeliever2010@outlook.com

Good night 🌺 Good Morning to you East of the US and Good Afternoon to you on the West Coast!

My Mental Health Journey 7×2

It’s been hours since I’ve heard the news, and I don’t feel any better. I actually feel worse.

He’s unconscious because of a concussion. The thought of him like that breaks my heart.

My chest has physically hurt, all day. That could be because I’ve been alone, in my apartment, all day.

I’ve struggled with feeling a sense of belonging in his life, because he doesn’t remember me before last November. I question if I do have a right to know how he’s doing, or if I’m right where I should be. Not because I don’t love him, but because he doesn’t remember much of me. It’s all terribly painful. I feel I’ve invested so much into him that I deserve and should get updates, that these recent feelings are insecurities… But I also want what’s best for him… And I want to be a good impact, a healthy choice for him.

Then my car, guys, yesterday morning, I nearly lost control of it twice. My breaks started grinding when I went in reverse recently, so I knew I needed to make an appointment to have an alignment done. I didn’t have enough money so I was going to barrow some from my bf.

Meanwhile, while waiting for the funds to transfer, I’m going down the highway, and my wheels wanted to take my car to the right… Rather than straight. I don’t know if the rain made it lose traction or what, but I haven’t moved it since.

All of this has happened at once… And me in my head is making my chest hurt more by the second. Sure I’m positive I’ll have enough to get my car fixed, I’m almost positive my boyfriend will be released with minimal issues…

But, right now, I just need people to tell me, you’re not alone. Breathe, hey listen to my day, just distract me with conversation or reassurance that everything WILL be ok.

I need that right now…. Not likes. Thank you all. 🌸💖