Category Archives: mental health

From Emotional Health to Mental Healing

Posted on March 28, 2017 by inmycorner

“I don’t understand why we don’t consider emotional health as important as mental health!” Maggie would say to me. “Honestly, it is just as important – if not more so. If people were able to talk about their emotions they … Continue reading →

Posted in mental health, Uncategorized | Tagged anger, cancer, emotional health, emotional literacy, fear, happy, inspiration, learning, Rainbows, relationships, sad, therapy | 14 Comments

Make me a list –

Posted on July 12, 2016 by inmycorner

I don’t know what to do with myself today – I usually make lists – Lists keep me going – I know what to do and I have plans and I can do things – I want to do but … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, mental health, optimism, personal diary | 16 Comments

Get me through Day 5

Posted on May 9, 2016 by inmycorner

I got up. I got dressed. I greeted the dog and gave her her treat. And decided to go back to bed. No walk this morning. It wasn’t the nausea. It wasn’t my aching knees. It wasn’t my sore feet, … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, cancer, depression, mental health, Uncategorized | 21 Comments

It’s a do-nothing kind of day

Posted on October 24, 2015 by inmycorner

“Maybe I should do laundry?” Nah — “Maybe I should make some soup?” Nah — “How about going for a walk?” Been there – did it – thank goodness – first thing this morning. “Why no energy?” I don’t know. … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, cancer, diary, life, mental health, personal journal | Tagged cancer, depression, solitude | 5 Comments

My Canada

Posted on August 20, 2015 by inmycorner

My Canada is a land of freedom – but I must stand on guard that it remains that way. My Canada is a land of promise, of hope – but I must not simply expect that to happen. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, government, illness, inspiration, leadership, mental health, personal journal | Tagged ancestors, Canada, democracy, election, freedom, government, honesty, integrity, justice, Justin Trudeau, leadership, Maggie Trudeau, peace, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, policy, politics, Prime Minister, rights and freedoms, toil, vote | 1 Comment

You are Stronger Than You Think

Posted on June 29, 2015 by inmycorner

“Are you hydrated?” This was the first question in the self-care, “Everything is awful and I’m not okay” checklist I read that someone had posted on facebook. I don’t normally read those kinds of things that are posted there — … Continue reading →