A Different Sort of Pain

A Different Sort of Pain

For those who do not know or are new to my page, I work as a Peer Advocate at a 7-day residential mental health respite in New York City. Respite is a safe space for those with mental illness who need support and/or a break from a stressful environment. I have the honor of meeting [...]

Got to Go Through It!

Got to Go Through It!

 "We can't go over it. We can't go under it. Oh no! We've got to go through it!" - Michael Rosen, We're Going On A Bear Hunt. Do you remember the children's book called Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen?  It shares the journey of siblings going through the wilderness to hunt a bear. They come across obstacles such [...]