mental health awareness
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COVID Didn’t End for Me, And I’m Still Waiting for Answers
What started as a terrifying COVID diagnosis in 2020 didn’t end when I survived. Years later, I’m still living with long COVID, navigating the lasting impact of hyperadrenergic POTS, and asking difficult questions about the systems we trusted during one of the most vulnerable times in modern history.
Aunty Christine, chronic illness awareness, COVID aftermath, COVID relief programs, COVID survivor story, COVID-19, Government Accountability, healthcare system, hyperadrenergic POTS, institutional trust, invisible illness, life after COVID, long COVID, mental health awareness, pandemic impact, pandemic trauma, personal story, post viral syndrome, public health, VA Home Loan -
Starting Over – Choosing My Battles Now, What Comes After a Lifetime of Learning to Fight
I’ve spent a lifetime learning what it means to fight, through injustice, loss, and quiet moments that changed everything. Now, as I look toward the future, I’m choosing where that strength goes next and how I will use it with purpose.
Aunty Christine, Baltimore, courtroom experience, family impact, finding purpose, grief and loss, justice system, life after adversity, life lessons, mental health awareness, personal growth, personal reflection, purpose and direction, real life experiences, resilience, retirement transition, second chapter, storytelling, strength and resilience, suicide awareness -
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s the Secret Sauce to Mental Wellness
Mental Health & Relationships Series Let’s be real for a second. When someone says “self-care,” most of us picture candles, cucumbers on the eyes, or a frothy lavender-scented bubble bath while lo-fi beats play in the background. That’s cute and all… but according to therapist and mental health expert David…
Aunty Christine, boundaries, burnout prevention, counseling, David Yeager, emotional wellness, healing journey, holistic health, mental health awareness, mental wellness tips, mental-health, mindfulness, personal growth, relationships and wellness, self-care, setting boundaries, stress management, therapy, Tortally Therapeutics, trauma-informed care -
Slow and Steady Healing: Real Talk About Mental Health
Let’s take a moment to get real, mental health isn’t always pretty, and it’s definitely not predictable. Life has a sneaky way of throwing curveballs just when you think you’re finally getting your footing. I’ve been through it, multiple losses, heartbreak, betrayal, and just… existing in the aftermath of it…
Aunty Christine, coping with grief, emotional wellness, grief and loss, healing after loss, healing journey, mental health, mental health awareness, mental health support, mental resilience, overcoming loss, personal growth, self-care, self-compassion, self-love, slow healing, therapy, Tortally Therapeutics, wellness reminder