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Hanging on to Hope
According to the national alliance on mental illness (NAMI), almost half of people who die by suicide had a known mental illness. The stats surrounding bipolar & suicide are terrifying to me. Another study done by Cambridge University revealed that 30% people with bipolar disorder will attempt suicide once in their lives. The suicide rate […]
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Pack animals
When I was first thinking of getting a pig, I just wanted one. I already had responsibilities as a wife, mom & teacher. We already had a dog. One farm animal would be just fine I thought. Pigs & goats are pack animals. They are social animals who thrive off companionship. Later when I learned […]
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A wife’s perspective on being bipolar
It’s not always rainbows & butterflies it’s compromise that moves us along. Maroon 5 It’s been one of those days. You know, the one where you wake up filled with hope that today is going to be the best day ever! I frequently wake up feeling this way. For me it’s that I’m going to […]
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Ask believe & receive
“Manifest your dreams.” That sounded so corny to me. How can one just make something out of nothing? By believing in yourself. I didn’t believe in myself for the longest time. I spent most of my youth & twenties with negative self talk. Until the moment I changed my perspective did things start lining up […]
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Happier than a pig in mud
Scrolling through my social media, you’ll probably notice I favor my pigs. I do. I’ve been in love with pigs since I was a little girl after watching Charlotte’s Web. If you come to my home you’ll see it covered with pig decor. I really love pigs. They fascinate me. I can spend hours out […]
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From barn to boudoir
Comparison is the thief of joy. Theodore Roosevelt I’m an extremely insecure person. I’m sure it stems from being teased and feeling like an outcast at times. It’s hard for me to believe or accept compliments. Drives my husband nutty. But what is the point in this insecurity? I used to strive for perfection. The […]
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