Hi Everyone! And thanks for hanging out. As I sat to think about what I would write for this entry, a familiar feeling came over me. A familiar, heavy feeling, as if a dark cloud just floated into my space and everything just became dim. A storm was looming, thunder was sounding in the form… Continue reading Grief: Turning Rain into Rainbows
Author: Stacey Patterson
happy New Year?
Hi everyone! It’s Stacey, remember me? It’s been about 6 months since my last post. I’m sorry it’s been that long, but the truth is, I felt like my life was just too boring to write about. I had nothing to offer you. Or maybe it was just a severe case of writer’s block. Either… Continue reading happy New Year?
That’s so Radical (Acceptance)!
Hi! It’s Stacey again, and thanks for hanging out! So I have to be honest, while I’ve been feeling fantastic and doing great overall, the COVID pandemic has got me down. Especially since California has shut down again. It’s a real bummer. I can’t go to my Pilates studio, my hair appointment was cancelled (I’m… Continue reading That’s so Radical (Acceptance)!
Appreciating Freedom
Hi, it’s Stacey again, and thanks for hanging out! Happy birthday America! Hope everyone had a great weekend, even though there isn’t much to do between being quarantined and new shutdowns across the country (or at least here in California). But hopefully you found a way to have some fun and enjoy your time. I… Continue reading Appreciating Freedom
Intrinsic Value
Hi, it’s Stacey again, and thanks for hanging out! During one of my group therapies, I was asked to write about my intrinsic value. WTF, I thought to myself, what does that even mean? In business I knew that intrinsic value meant the value of an asset for investors, but when it came to me,… Continue reading Intrinsic Value
The More You Know
Hi, it’s Stacey again, and thanks for hanging out! I am so grateful for all of the positive feedback I have received since starting this blog. I will be forever grateful for the connections and reconnections I have made because of this. On the other hand, I have also received some eyebrow raises and verbalized… Continue reading The More You Know
Denial Is a River I Bathed In
Hi, it’s Stacey again, and thanks for hanging out! I am absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of support I have received over the past week, so THANK YOU. It’s been incredible, and I am honored I can be a voice for so many. If this blog never sees another visitor, I feel like I have… Continue reading Denial Is a River I Bathed In
Shoulda, Oughta, Musta
Hi there, it’s Stacey again, and thanks for hanging out! It’s been quite a week and I’m happy to be here. I feel like you’ve gotten to know me a bit after my first two entries, but now I’m going to switch gears and focus on some serious skills to lead you to a happier… Continue reading Shoulda, Oughta, Musta
Self-Care is Self-Love
Hi there, it’s Stacey again, and thanks for hanging out with me! I feel so blessed to be writing this blog. If you told me a couple of months ago I would be blogging about mental health awareness and inspiring wellness, I never would have believed you. BUT, life has a real funny way of… Continue reading Self-Care is Self-Love
You Don’t Have To Be Mentally Ill To Be Mentally Ill
Hi there, I’m Stacey, and I’m a wife, pet mom, registered nurse, and amateur artist. Also, I have bipolar 2 disorder (gasp). I also have an anxiety disorder (double gasp). Aaaand I’m a “bad drinker” and former marijuana abuser (fall on floor). That’s right, I’m “mentally ill”, and I have NO shame about it. I… Continue reading You Don’t Have To Be Mentally Ill To Be Mentally Ill