Addiction.  We look at people that are addicted to drugs and alcohol and think, what is wrong with them?  They can stop if they wanted to.  That will never be me.  I challenge you to look at it this way.  Think about something you do every day, maybe several times a day.  Mine would be looking at my phone, Facebook, or drinking coffee.  Now, try going without it for a day, a week, or even

As a single, Caucasian, middle class, woman, that is a social worker, this was a very difficult election for me, as well as for many Americans.  I’m not here to tell you what side is right or wrong because it is your right to vote for whom you want based on your beliefs and what is important to you.  What has saddened me and honestly made me scared is the hate and division that has

I have an 8 almost 9 year old niece that is my godchild and my mini me. She looks like me, acts like me, and loves some of the same things as me. I got the opportunity to take her on her first camping trip this fall up to the North Shore in Minnesota. If you have not been there, you should go. It’s so peaceful and beautiful. While we were sitting around the campfire,

Fall is my favorite season! The weather starts to gets cooler, which makes it perfect for plaid, vests, scarves and boots. The leaves change into all different beautiful colors. Fall also brings Halloween and nothing more needs to be said about that. Lastly, pumpkin spice everything, who doesn’t like that? However for some people they think, fall equals: Summer is over. Winter is coming, equaling snow, ice, cold, and the frozen tundra. Tans go away,

Social Media. When we were kids there was no such thing. Now, I can bet that just today, you have been on at least one if not more social media websites, whether it is Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Swarm, etc. I can say that personally I have my regular Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram checks everyday. It is a huge part of our lives. It has helped us to “connect” to family and friends that do not live close, create more

You’re going on a first date and you have those all familiar butterflies fluttering in your stomach. You have to give a speech in front of a class or crowd and your heart feels like it’s pounding out of your chest. You have an interview at your dream job and your palms start to sweat little puddles in your lap. You feel overwhelmed because you have a deadline to finish, friends you set plans to

It’s March; the snow starts to melt after a long, cold winter. The days start to get longer and all we can think about is summer, barbeques, baseball games, and the beach. Wait, the beach? Crap, my body is not ready for a swimsuit! We scramble to find a miracle cure diet to give us that sexy body with six-pack abs and no cellulite by summer. Some will find something that works for them, some

Picture this: You don’t want to get out of bed for days. You don’t want to go out with friends and do things that you once enjoyed. You get easily irritated and snap at the smallest things. You feel down or sad most days. You feel hopeless, like nothing is good or will get better. These are all signs of depression. Many people with depression will deny they have it due to the stigma behind