My Meandering Thoughts & Healthy Living Journal

by a mental health advocate, personal trainer, and lady over 40.

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  • After giving birth to my second daughter, I developed post-partum thyroiditis (later changed to Grave’s Disease). Due to economic and other reasons, I was unable to get care for that condition so I suffered for almost 2 years with it. At the time, I also had Bipolar 1 and PTSD,…

  • One way that I have grown this year is that I looked back on my life and really thought about the choices I have made and how they got me where I am today. While many good choices were made, there were some I now regret. I suppose that happens…

Latest Articles
  • Beautiful Morning

    0300 Woke up at 0300 which was well before my 0400 alarm. I had night sweats and I felt gross and realised I would just…

  • Updated About & Mental Health Resources Pages

    When I was manic, I updated my About page with how I experience mania and then deleted it once I was in recovery. I felt…

  • Is the Body a Weight & Punishment on the Soul?

    Seneca After taking a brief rest, I started reading the Stoic, Seneca’s letter to Lucilius number 65-“On the first cause.” Seneca begins the letter reminding…

  • A Day in My Life…Thursday, May 14, 2026

    Morning Walk Woke up at 0400. Wasted time but eventually took Gumbo out, fed him, fed the fish. Got a much-needed shower and took a…