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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...
Guest
Dec 11, 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...
Sheri Sobrato
Oct 2, 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
Garth
Jul 3, 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...
Guest
May 8, 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...
Sheri
Jan 9, 2023


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.
Ilse deCock
Nov 7, 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!
Ruthy
Sep 14, 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
Lacey
Aug 30, 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.
Lacey
Aug 16, 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.
Lacey
Aug 2, 2022


Simple Ways to Show Someone Appreciation
Simple ways to show appreciation today!
Guest
Jun 29, 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.
Lacey
May 10, 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...
Lacey
Apr 13, 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.
Lacey
Jan 4, 2022

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,...
Lacey
Jul 12, 2021


How Hunting for Buried Treasure has Helped Me Beat the Summer Blues
Hunting for Buried Treasure
Lacey
Jul 5, 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...
Rosemary
Apr 20, 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...
Lacey
Apr 12, 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...
Megan
Mar 8, 2021


Welcome to this roller coaster ride
When they call your normal ‘quarantine’ An analogue to becoming chronically ill The climb Everyone takes a seat, the bravest ones in...
Ilse deCock
Jan 11, 2021
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