A battle against mental illness. One day at a time.
Coached 5 games in 3 days. My players brought tears to my eyes many times with their great sportsmanship and unselfish play. Special Hockey has completely restored my faith in hockey. We witnessed first goals being scored and some moments I will never forget. We don't care about who is winning, because for us it's... Continue Reading →
The special needs hockey team I help coach is playing in a tournament, we leave tomorrow and will be gone for 5 days. I'm so excited because we travel as a team and we get some time outside of the rink to bond. We get to spend Christmas break participating in Canada's favourite pastime. I... Continue Reading →
Today, I conquered. I excelled and I'm damn proud of myself. So I want you to remember this...no matter how many times someone tells you that you aren't good enough...no matter how much your illness makes you feel worthless...no matter how debilitating your mental illness can be...I believe in you. I've been at the bottom... Continue Reading →
Life can get so busy. I worked 10 hours today... between my full time job and my part time job. Some may say that 10 hours isn't a lot ... that it could have been a lot more. They're right, it could have been. I spend 8 hours at a desk and on the computer.... Continue Reading →
I've been asked many times over the years about an individual wanting to check in on how someone is doing and they aren't sure what to say. They don't want to say the wrong thing, but don't know what the right thing to say is either. My answer is still the same, it doesn't have... Continue Reading →
I cried a lot today. I was overwhelmed and anxious. I felt my world shrinking around me. Even though my anxiety told me I couldn't get through the day. I did. I eventually stopped crying. Pulled myself together and kept going. I sat there and looked at how far I've come. And that right there,... Continue Reading →
Anxiety happens whenever the heck it wants to. I find myself trying to explain this more often than not. Some people think that it's possible to "schedule" when anxiety effects you. If this was an option, I'd never ever give it a time slot in my life, or the life of anyone for that matter.... Continue Reading →
Both of my parents have been supportive and loving my entire life. And since I've started my blog they are constantly telling people about it and sharing it on social media. I cannot thank them enough for the love they have shown me over the years. My Dad shared my blog and had two conversations... Continue Reading →
I had a rough morning, filled with tears and selfdoubt. I had a case of the Monday blahs. It was like I had to work twice as hard as I normally would and time was flying by. I cried at my desk at work today, but I shook it off and kept working. Knowing I... Continue Reading →
Sundays have always been tough for me. Especially Sunday nights...I find myself thinking about all the things I have to accomplish in the week ahead. I have learned through my CBT to be extra gentle with myself on Sundays. I let myself feel whatever I may be feeling and don't over analyze any of it. I... Continue Reading →
Conquering Mind Madness 
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