Chocolates and Tissues

    A blog about mental health, finding joy, and living life to its fullest.

    Category: Finding joy

    • Transitions

      Life events. Situations that make us stronger. Things that are difficult. Growth. Good things. Endings. New beginnings. These all lead to transitions. Yesterday I attended the pinning ceremony for my 4th semester nursing students. Today was graduation. I love going to pinning because it is such a big celebration of the journey towards becoming a…

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    • Time for Baking

      Time for baking…..one of my favorite activities. It is even better around the holidays. I am still trying to learn how to decorate sugar cookies. I want them to look perfectly designed like in the photo above. Mine are not quite at that level YET. I will get there, with some perseverance. What exactly is…

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    • Love

      Driving home from the library today with my 2-year old grandson in the backseat. I looked in the rear view mirror and said, “I love you!” His tiny voice replied, “Yuv you!” It is the first time he has responded like that to me. My heart is full. Oh, he gives me lots of hugs…

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    This site is not a replacement for professional help. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency please dial 911. If you need to talk to someone call Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): (800) 662-4357. SAMHSA runs a 24-hour mental health hotline that provides education, support, and connections to treatment.

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