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What I Learned From My Depression: A Journey to Self-Discovery

Hey friends! 🌼 Today, I want to dive into something a bit heavy but super important—depression. If you’ve ever felt that dark cloud...

How to Tackle Hard Conversations: A Guide for Teens

Sheri Sobrato

Oct 2, 2023

How to Tackle Hard Conversations: A Guide for Teens

Hard conversations can be tough to start, especially when your family is going through a crisis, like a serious illness. There’s this...

How to Support Your Best Friend Through Cancer: A Personal Journey

Garth

Jul 3, 2023

How to Support Your Best Friend Through Cancer: A Personal Journey

Amid my cancer battle, my best friend’s shocking words, “I’m glad you’ve got cancer,” highlighted the power of unwavering support and belief

Choosing Joy: How Your Attitude Shapes Your Life

Guest

May 8, 2023

Choosing Joy: How Your Attitude Shapes Your Life

I had an epiphany last week that I’d love to share with you. As I was leaving my cardiologist’s office, my mom said, “I think it’s cool...

Sheri

Jan 9, 2023

A Strategy for Dealing with Worries

At times, worry can seem like the whole world. It can darken everything and make you feel like there’s no way out. Whether you are...

Breaking the Stigma of Mobility Aids: It's Time to Change the Conversation

Ilse deCock

Nov 7, 2022

Breaking the Stigma of Mobility Aids: It's Time to Change the Conversation

Mobility aids provide freedom and independence, yet the stigma surrounding them remains strong.

5 Things I Wish I'd Known About Starting College with a Chronic Condition

Ruthy

Sep 13, 2022

5 Things I Wish I'd Known About Starting College with a Chronic Condition

Going back to or just starting university while also dealing with a chronic condition? Here are 5 things you should know!

Aug 30, 2022

Addicted to Bad News

There doesn't seem to be a shortage of unpleasant news lately. And I think that's where my latest challenge has come from - my addiction to

Aug 15, 2022

When People 💩on Your Favorite Thing

You know what sucks? When people make you feel stupid for liking your favorite thing, in person or online.

Aug 1, 2022

Waiting, Hoping, and Elbow Grease

We've all had to wait for something. But I don't necessarily mean like standing in line at the grocery store for your turn to check out.

Simple Ways to Show Someone Appreciation

Guest

Jun 29, 2022

Simple Ways to Show Someone Appreciation

Simple ways to show appreciation today!

Beating Burnout at Best Friends – Part 1

May 9, 2022

Beating Burnout at Best Friends – Part 1

Burnout SUCKS! Luckily, there is no better way of beating burnout than by volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

COVID-19 is Not Helping my Social Anxiety

Apr 13, 2022

COVID-19 is Not Helping my Social Anxiety

Like many other young people, I am an introvert and struggle with social anxiety. My whole life I have built my habits and lifestyle...

Jan 4, 2022

Two Years Lost to a Pandemic

After two full years of our lives being on hold due to COVID, a lot of us were hoping the pandemic was finally over.

5 Relatable Web Comics for Mental Health Challenges

Jul 12, 2021

5 Relatable Web Comics for Mental Health Challenges

I have always been a huge lover of stories. It doesn't matter if those stories are in movies and television shows, novels, short stories,...

How Hunting for Buried Treasure has Helped Me Beat the Summer Blues

Jul 5, 2021

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How Hunting for Buried Treasure has Helped Me Beat the Summer Blues

Hunting for Buried Treasure

If the swelling doesn’t kill me, the itching might

Rosemary

Apr 20, 2021

If the swelling doesn’t kill me, the itching might

I am sure you have seen a movie where someone had a severe allergy. Mostly it is in a comedic restaurant setting, where a poor schmuck...

Apr 12, 2021

To Choose Love Over Bitterness

My name is Lacey, and I am the Community Manager for Shadow’s Edge. I have frequently written for the Shadow’s Edge blog, oftentimes...

How the Shadow’s Edge Game Helped Young People in Foster Care Discover Their Inner Strength

Megan

Mar 8, 2021

How the Shadow’s Edge Game Helped Young People in Foster Care Discover Their Inner Strength

We are so excited to share this guest blog from Megan Eaton, who is Manager of Enrichment Services over at Pivotal - an amazing nonprofit...

Ilse deCock

Jan 11, 2021