Learning how to find yourself isn’t easy. For many of us, the answer doesn’t come quickly. Sometimes it hits in our 20s when we realize we’re not living for ourselves. Sometimes it’s in our 40s or 50s when we stop and notice the gap between what we expected life to look like and what it…
Suicide depression and mental health are not abstract issues, they are lived realities for millions of people. Depression is not just a passing sadness that fades in a few days. According to the World Health Organization, more than 280 million people worldwide live with depression, making it one of the leading causes of disability. It drains energy, robs joy, and often convinces those who suffer that life will never get better. Left untreated, it can become unbearable.
So you’re over 50, and you think you’ve got it all together, but do you really? Do you even know who you are? Well, me neither. I’m making progress on my self discovery journey, but I’m still learning. I had to dig deep inside to check the negative thoughts I had about myself in order to uncover the positives buried deep within. The ones I never noticed. The ones so obscured by self-hatred and disgust that I forgot they even existed.
Are you a mature woman looking to improve your overall well-being? Self-care for women over 50 is crucial for improving overall well-being. As we age, our physical and emotional needs change. This makes it essential to focus on maintaining good health in all aspects of life. In this article, we’ll explore six key areas of…
Attention mature women! Are you Coping with depression after 50? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of aging? You’re not alone. As we age, it’s common to experience changes in mood and energy levels. The good news is, there are proven ways to improve your mental health. You can overcome depression, no matter what…
According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, approximately 42.2% of women experienced sexual abuse before the age of 18. We must be on the lookout for signs of sexual abuse of children. These children often face long-term physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. These often last well into adulthood. The trauma of sexual abuse can…
21.0 million Americans experience a major depressive episode each year. The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, But for many people, it can be a difficult and stressful time. Dealing with depression during the holidays can be extremely difficult. If you struggle with depression, the added pressure to be…
Addressing childhood trauma for women over fifty can be daunting, This can be an especially important time to deal with any lingering issues from the past. After all, we’ve lived through a lot and we deserve to finally feel at peace. But where do you start? How do you even begin to process something that…
280 million people worldwide suffer from depression. 5.0% of them are adults and 5.7% are adults over 60. Depression after fifty is common. It is a mental health issue that can have a serious impact on an individual’s life. Coping with depression can lead to feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities that were…
My Incest Story 34% of incest survivors were assaulted by a close family member. Incest survivors’ cases are largely unreported due to a shroud of silence. Incest survivors often never get justice and many are forced to continue living with their assault perpetrator. The damage is lifelong with victims developing self-destructive behavior, I was 7…
17 million people suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence. About 23.5 million Americans aged 12 or older are dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. Many people struggle with addiction on their own. However, there are many support groups available to help those affected by addiction. This blog post will discuss what alcohol and drug addiction…
Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted and out of every 1000 perpetrators, only 25 will end up in jail. The impact of sexual abuse can have long-term effects on a person’s mental health. Trauma can cause physical, mental, and emotional damage that may last for years or even a lifetime. Victims of sexual…
