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Tag: mental health

Writing For Wellness

Writing For Wellness

Are you a writer or someone who enjoys expressing themselves through the written word? Do you journal, or make lists, or use words to describe your day on social media, use written language to make a decision or process your day or your situation or […]

April 18, 2021
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Need a Way To Relax? Find Your Very Own Blue Space

Need a Way To Relax? Find Your Very Own Blue Space

Turns out rain is my blue space. It helps me relax and calms my mind. What blue space does that for you? About an hour ago, I was sitting down to write a blog post, and the kettle was on for a hot cup of […]

July 30, 2018
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Living Like Percy: The Love Of A Dog

Living Like Percy: The Love Of A Dog

Love, love, love, says Percy. And run as fast as you can along the shining beach, or the rubble, or the dust. Then, go to sleep. Give up your body heat, your beating heart. Then, trust.  — Mary Oliver There is something about dogs that makes me want to live […]

May 10, 2018
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For the Love of Dogs (after an article by Adam Green about his beloved Quincy)

For the Love of Dogs (after an article by Adam Green about his beloved Quincy)

Recently I fell in love with an essay in Vogue written by Adam Green. In fact, much more than an essay, it was a heartfelt narrative of grief, and had me in tears not far through. An honest, tender, and loving articulation of the writer’s […]

January 14, 2018
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I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a writer, poet, and creative, as well as dreamer, runner, and Librarian. I am an advocate for language, voice, and creative storytelling, and anyone facing mental illness, trauma, homelessness, and more. I have my MA (CW and Englist Lit) and my BA Honours in Psychology. I have been published in several Canadian literary magazines and I am working on completed two poetry manuscripts. Click here to find out more.

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