Socially Shunned in the 21st Century

This post is a little difficult for me to write. I'd like to start out by saying, I don't feel like I fit the typical "mold" of my community. I do not say this in a derogatory fashion. I respect and admire many members of my community. When I first moved into my neighborhood, I tried very hard to fit the standardized mold. Not only for appearances, but for myself as well. I truly believed that if I could just squeeze into that church-going, commandment following, always happy house-wife personality, best neighbor friend ever, mother of the year activities, coolest mom award winning, perfectly clean home, well manicured yard, Americana house with the white picket fence, this mold would encompass my happiness.

Tips to Handle Emotions of Children and Yourself

The other day as I was scrolling through my Facebook feed, I saw an ad for Emotional ABC's, so I clicked on it. Let me say right here, I am not necessarily endorsing this product. I haven't even tried this product. I did try the ideas in the ad on my daughter and I thought I would share the experience.

Adult Temper Tantrums - Hypomanic Episodes

Have you ever been in the presence of someone who is mentally ill, everything seems to be going fine and then suddenly, faster than you can grab hold of the situation, pardon my expression but ... shit hits the fan?