Tag Archives: mental-health

My Denture Adventure – One Year Later

It was in December of 2024 that I received my set of dentures. I had no idea of what the journey would be like and there have been several twists and turns along the path. But overall, I’m pleased with the results. On December 10th of 2024, I had my remaining teeth removed and denturesContinue reading “My Denture Adventure – One Year Later”

Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…

I once again am taking a sabbatical from all social media for the period of Lent. I started nearly two weeks ago and there definitely has been a void in my life that I’ve taken note of. You don’t realize how much time you devote to someone or something until you stop paying attention toContinue reading “Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…”

The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media

I’m taking the season of Lent to take a break from all social media. The first two days have been relatively easy, but I’ve caught myself going through some of the same motions as before…. Wednesday, March 5th was my first day away from social media. It also happened to be the only day thisContinue reading “The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media”

Lenten Sabbatical from Social Media

Once again this year, I’ll be taking a leave of absence from all social media during the season of Lent. The time period is officially Wed, Mar 5, 2025 – Thu, Apr 17, 2025, but I always extend it until the morning of Easter Sunday, which will be April 20th. I’ve taken this sabbatical forContinue reading “Lenten Sabbatical from Social Media”

Hiatus Day Seven – Emotional Health

I have to admit that I struggle with what most would call emotional health. Beginning with my journey of recovery in 2002, I’ve started learning what emotionally healthy is really like and some tools to help achieve positive emotional health. Many of my emotionally-unhealthy thoughts occur when I first wake up. The stampede of thoughtsContinue reading “Hiatus Day Seven – Emotional Health”