When I was thrust into surgical menopause in 2015, I had no idea what to expect. At that time, I thought menopause symptoms only consisted of hot flashes and night sweats. But when chronic insomnia hit, I couldn’t fall asleep or stay asleep. I had no idea poor...
It was late March 2015 when the first hive showed up. It had been a stressful season of my life and I chalked my skin’s inflammation up to stress. I was facing another procedure to remove a troublesome ovary. Little did I know that a “simple” procedure would...
Self-care is a beneficial habit to be practiced any day, week, or month of the year. But what exactly is self-care? What is its importance? How does it impact mental health? And what are the latest top 10 tips for optimal physical, mental, and emotional health?...
Book Review: The Dutiful Daughter’s Guide to Caregiving, by Judith Henry When I was publishing my first book, Come Back Strong, I had to pick a niche or genre. My editor told me it wasn’t a true memoir but she also warned me about calling it self-help. I settled...
