Author Archives: Stephanie

About Stephanie

I am old enough to know better and still too young to care. I like to look at the world through rose-colored glasses. I believe in eating cake, buying shoes, and taking trips.

Six months

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Stephanie

Six months have passed since I last posted in this blog. Truth be told I’ve felt some guilt for not doing so because I made commitment to self to be courageous by showing myself to the world here. On positive … Continue reading →

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Living Stigma Free

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Stephanie

I was listening to some oldies but goodies when a song transported me to a time in 8th grade when I was not yet grown-up but thought I was, a time when I wanted to go to the mall with … Continue reading →

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Fire and Fury

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Stephanie

John McCain’s daughter Meghan has inspired me to Talk Louder… #JoinTheMovement to #CureStigma Continue reading →

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Drunk on Sunshine

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Stephanie

Like Christmas, I think appreciate summers in Iowa more because they come but once a year. I recently celebrated my birthday. It was so joyful I don’t ever want to forget it: a cloud-free sunshine day, a bike ride by … Continue reading →

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Spring Happens

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Stephanie

I’m beginning to exit my winter hibernation state – finally. What have I been up to? Besides spending time at the police station… Continue reading →

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1,000 miles

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Stephanie

Have you ever met someone who reminded you of your past self? I did recently. It got me to thinking about the past, what I’ve gleaned this year, where I’m going and HOW I’m going. Continue reading →

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To thine own self, be kind.

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Stephanie

With age comes wisdom. Educating friends, family, and co-workers about mental wellness can be exhausting. Continue reading →

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The Art of Letting Go

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Stephanie

I’ve been preparing for the colder weather by decorating and cleaning. Wow! I am really beginning to relate to the people on the television show “Hoarders”. Continue reading →

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I Hate Autumn

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Stephanie

My relationship status with Autumn on Facebook is “It’s complicated.” Continue reading →

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We Are Not Alone

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Stephanie

Mental illness is a medical illness like cancer. Yet the pain of mental illness is invisible and hard to understand. Continue reading →

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