Depression not only isolates a person from other people, it also shreds your words and cuts them off from you. Words become hollow descriptors. They can’t capture the despair and pain you feel. How can words connect with depression? I remember when I started writing my journals and then my book. The words got stuck…

I’ve been away from writing for a month. I needed some time for my mental health. Since the beginning of this year, my neck was getting more and more swollen. Having renovated our house, I thought the swelling was from allergies to dust and insulation. It’s a good thing I started wondering why my neck…

As a member of the squash family, zucchini has many health benefits. One important Zucchini health benefit is it’s ability to fight depression. The squash family is full of antioxidants and vitamins. These help lower anxiety and alleviate depression symptoms. Zucchini is a powerhouse of nutrition. It’s an excellent source of potassium, Vitamin B6 and…

Grief is the last act of love you can give to someone you loved. Love is not finite. You don’t stop loving someone because the person is dead. Love reaches past death. It touches the soul of the departed. Grief is love you want to give to the person.  Grief is love that you want…

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