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Homesteading has provided me with a much-needed escape and healing from toxic family life. Through homesteading, I was able to develop healthier and more meaningful relationships with myself and the people around me. As I continued to learn new ways of interacting with others, I slowly gained the strength and courage needed to break free […]

Healing from a Toxic Family: How Homesteading Can Help

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toxic family relationships

Do you find the holiday season draining and overwhelming? Nowadays, every email is saturated with ads and suggestions to buy unnecessary gifts or subliminally tell you that this year’s Christmas presents must be bigger and better than the previous years. You can scroll for hours on Instagram and Pinterest and see multimillion-dollar homes all decked […]

Anxiety Around the Holidays: Celebrate the Way You Want, Guilt Free

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coping with holiday stress

Learn the warning signs of too much stress and how to implement self-care strategies to help prevent burnout.

Do You Have Too Much On Your Plate?

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Gardening is not only beneficial to your physical health, but your mental health as well. Gardening burns calories, reduces stress levels, improves nutrition, reduces the risk of stroke, diabetes, heart disease and more!

Why Gardening Is Good For You

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Breaking down the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for seasonal affective disorder, aka SAD or seasonal depression.

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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From anxiety to flashbacks, post-traumatic stress disorder can impact every aspect of someone’s life. Learn seven tips on how to help someone you love dealing with PTSD.

7 Tips On How To Help Someone With PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

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If you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you may notice that you have trouble concentrating or that you have issues with your memory. Learn how PTSD can affect your memory and coping strategies.

Memory Loss and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Pets have been proven to reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and even help people sleep better. Read on to discover why they’re good for your mental health!

How Pets can Improve our Mental Health

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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. It causes intense fear, helplessness, and horror.

Everything you need to know about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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I’ve been clean for almost seven years now. Find out more about my experience on my blog!

My Journey from Addiction to Recovery

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