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But we are proud to say that Dani Rischall contributed 100 entries already.
“I often look to the natural world around me and find meaning and important metaphors that can help guide me in my own life. For me, this quote is a reminder that growth takes time, to be patient with myself in that process, and that in this journey I am learning and blossoming in my […]
By Chris Kittoe, Employment Specialist at Chrysalis I couldn’t be more proud or grateful to be part of the Chrysalis community as an Employment Specialist. As a newer member of the Chrysalis team, I can’t overstate how incredible it feels to have joined such a unique and diverse team that is so adherent to guiding […]
Written by Amber Nelson, Consumer Advisory Committee Member There is a big stigma about mental health in this world and it is very sad that people can’t accept that people have different challenges like past trauma, getting super anxious or struggling in many different ways. It is sad to see that a lot of people […]
By Julia Slotnick Last week, I walked by Tenney Park and noticed the wind off the lake at sunset, right after my work day, savored the light. I feel like the winter solstice is one of the most hopeful days of the year and yet the darkest. Life can be like that too, I guess. […]
By Kurt Stapleton I had no idea this was an actual National day until I saw it while researching blog ideas. Once I saw it, I knew I had to write about this. Growing up, my dad was always gone. He was a truck driver who lived his life on the road driving across country. […]
By Tina Turvey So many of us grow up with an image of what the holidays are “supposed” to be like. It starts after Halloween and then the next biggest days of the year hit in rapid succession. Santa Claus appears in shopping malls shortly after Halloween and Hallmark tells us how “happy and joyful” […]
By Tina Turvey I was not a stereotypical homeless person. I was 4-6 years old. I felt vulnerable and scared most of the time. I was terrified and my mother who was also homeless was abused in front of me. We were never safe. I never felt safe and secure, and these feelings are still […]
By Kurt Stapleton Trauma…It has several meanings and definitions for each one of us. In the medical world, trauma is considered a physical injury. Traumatic events cause these physical injuries. These events include domestic violence, child abuse, natural disasters, and severe car accidents. There’s also mental trauma’s that include emotional abuse/psychological maltreatment. School violence, War/terrorism, […]
By Darby Gregersen Fall is officially here, the leaves are starting to change, the seasonal drinks are making their annual debut, Halloween decorations are starting to pop up everywhere and people are starting to pull their warm weather clothes out of the back of their closet. Personally, I love this time of year and get […]
By Kurt Stapleton I’m writing this blog about my wife because without her I am not here. My wife and I met while I was deep in my substance use disorder and at a crossroads in my life. I was married and had 2 kids with my ex wife and I was not happy with […]
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