depression

The New Normal

June 6, 2011
depression

It became the new “normal” for me. The feeling of fear. Like a heavy weight on my chest that would squeeze so tight, I found it hard to breathe. From the moment I opened my eyes of a morning, I was frightened. Properly scared. There was no rationale behind it, it was just there. And [...]

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Light a Candle: Fight the Down Days

May 17, 2010

When the day is dark, and I feel cold or down, I light a candle in every room.   As the scent fills my house, I remember. I remember to count my blessings I remember to pray. I remember to love the moment. I remember.   When I pause to gaze at the flickering light, I [...]

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What is Love?

February 15, 2010

I’m not into Valentine’s Day (a quality my husband really loves, hehe).  However, it’s prompted me to ask this questions: what is love? In my opinion, the media has done love no favours.  In fact, I would go as far to say the concept of love has been butchered.  The media often promotes the love ‘highs’ [...]

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