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Mental Health Wellness
Tay M.

A Mother’s Day Short Essay

Sunlight streamed through the window today, a familiar warmth washing over me as I opened the blinds and curtains. It was Mom’s ritual, a simple act that always welcomed the morning light. It felt comforting, yet bittersweet. Mother’s Day always brings a mix of emotions. There’s love, of course, but also pain and questions that […]

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Personal Experiences & Reflections
Tay M.

Holiday Depression: Tears On My Pillow

Holiday Vs. Seasonal Depression Holiday depression happens to more people than most realize, not to be confused with seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder), which deals with changing seasons.  Holiday depression can hit hard when traditional structures do not apply to a person, which is my situation.  At various times of the

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the closeness of friends
Mental Health Wellness
Tay M.

The Closeness of Friends

Talking with my boyfriend (an introduction post about him will come once there is more water under that bridge) this morning, I realized how far removed the

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Mental Health Wellness
Tay M.

My Love Story

Man, I am so in love. It is amazing how someone can be right before your very eyes, yet you don’t notice them. This kind

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Food & Cooking
Tay M.

Why I Love to Cook

I love to cook, in case you have not noticed. In my (not so) humble opinion, I tend to be pretty good at it.  Recently,

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