Today is Easter Sunday. I'm spending the day with my boyfriend Chad Lee Ford and his family/friends. It's been a while since I've updated my blog but I have a lot to say. On March 7th, 2010 I found the love I've always wanted.
Chad is 35 years old and confined to a wheelchair which is so sad but you know what? He's still perfect. For me anyway. He makes me laugh, smile, treats me like a princess, and thinks I'm beautiful no matter what. I know we haven't even been together a month but he already means the world to me.
Some other new people in my life are Ben, Tara, Justin, Kaci, and Apollo. Ben is Chad's best friend. He's a great guy and so much fun to be around. Tara is Chad's P.A. and also a good friend. She's crazy but still you have to love her. Justin is Tara's fiance. He is such a sports nut but still fun to be around. Kaci is an old friend of Chad's. She is loud and so sexual but kind and warm at the same time. And then theres Apollo. Apollo is Ben's huge ass dog. I'm so not kidding. He's not just a dog, he's a fucking mini horse.
I just wanted to let you all know I'm still alive and finally getting my life in order. I'm working on getting my G.E.D. and a good job. I'm smiling more and seeing the world. I'm losing my fears and happy. It's good.
Have a wonderful Easter everyone. Or should I say have a Happy Chocolate Zombie Jesus Day. I love you all! xoxo
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Depression
Depression is a very powerful emotion. For some, it's more powerful than love, hate, and even fear. For me, it is the worst emotion and the most overwhelming. Depression doesn't need a trigger. You don't need someone to make you feel depressed like you need someone to feel love.
Depression occurs in about 9.5% of the adult American population. Depression starts at a very early age. About 4% of pre-schoolers are clinically depressed. 41% of women are to embarrassed to see help and 80% of people currently depressed are not getting any kind of help. 15% of depressed people will commit suicide. These numbers are on the rise.
Many people assume popping prescription pills will help, if not solve, the depression "problem". Actually most prescription pills are only effective in approximately 40% of cases. And that figure is on the decline. And drugs like Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil have recently been shown to cause increased risk of suicide, violence, psychosis, abnormal bleeding, and brain tumors. I think I'd rather be depressed.
Chronic or life-long depression is caused by trauma in childhood which includes: emotional, physical or sexual abuse; yelling or threats of abuse; neglect (even two parents working); criticism; inappropriate or unclear expectations; maternal separation; conflict in the family; divorce; family addiction; violence in the family, neighborhood or TV; racism and poverty. So pretty much living in today's society is going to fuck you up majorly.
The best thing you can do is see a therapist and maybe take an antidepressant. But never think you're alone. There are many of us, all over. And if you're thinking about committing suicide, please get help. Don't wait, you're not alone.
Please call: 1-800-784-2433, 1-800-273-8255, or 1-800-442-4673 for English support. 1-800-784-2432 for Spanish support. 1-877-968-8454 for teen to teen peer counseling. 1-800-773-6667 for postpartum depression help.
There is help out there.
Depression occurs in about 9.5% of the adult American population. Depression starts at a very early age. About 4% of pre-schoolers are clinically depressed. 41% of women are to embarrassed to see help and 80% of people currently depressed are not getting any kind of help. 15% of depressed people will commit suicide. These numbers are on the rise.
Many people assume popping prescription pills will help, if not solve, the depression "problem". Actually most prescription pills are only effective in approximately 40% of cases. And that figure is on the decline. And drugs like Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil have recently been shown to cause increased risk of suicide, violence, psychosis, abnormal bleeding, and brain tumors. I think I'd rather be depressed.
Chronic or life-long depression is caused by trauma in childhood which includes: emotional, physical or sexual abuse; yelling or threats of abuse; neglect (even two parents working); criticism; inappropriate or unclear expectations; maternal separation; conflict in the family; divorce; family addiction; violence in the family, neighborhood or TV; racism and poverty. So pretty much living in today's society is going to fuck you up majorly.
The best thing you can do is see a therapist and maybe take an antidepressant. But never think you're alone. There are many of us, all over. And if you're thinking about committing suicide, please get help. Don't wait, you're not alone.
Please call: 1-800-784-2433, 1-800-273-8255, or 1-800-442-4673 for English support. 1-800-784-2432 for Spanish support. 1-877-968-8454 for teen to teen peer counseling. 1-800-773-6667 for postpartum depression help.
There is help out there.
“...Depression is not sobbing and crying and giving vent, it is plain and simple reduction of feeling...People who keep stiff upper lips find that it's damn hard to smile.”
Thursday, January 21, 2010
A Community Responds
From: The Journal Standard (Your Northwest Illinois News Source Since 1847)
January 21, 2010
Freeport - Margie Glynn's heart was in Haiti long before disaster sturck.
The country has been a second home to the Glynn family since 1983, when Margie and her husband, Jim, started doing mission work in the Caribbean nation.
So when Haiti was hit by a powerful earthquake last week, Glynn knew there was work to be done.
"My first reaction was just sadness and concern for a nation that already lived in devastation," she recalled. "Then I had a desire to help however I could."
The Freeport resident has turned this desire into an ambitious campaign to raise awareness and offer assistance to the nation of Haiti.
Working with State Bank of Freeport, the Glynns have started an account dedicated solely to relief efforts in Haiti. Every dollar raised through the program, called "Haiti Relief," will be put toward humanitarian aid and assist efforts to provide food and shelter to Haitian citizens. Residents can contribute to the fund by stopping by the bank, located on 1718 S. Dirck Drive.
Margie Glynn is also planning to start a program in schools called Dimes for Disaster. The program is still in its beginning stages, but the plan will be proposed to every school in district 145, Glynn said.
The effort to include schools hits particularly close to home for the Glynns. Three of the Glynn family's six children were adopted from Haiti.
While Margie Glynn is orchestrating a response from Freeport, her husband is in Haiti. Jim Glynn arrived in Haiti on Jan. 14 and is serving as a chaplain and translator for the Christian Broadcasting Network.
The couple is communicating through e-mail and text messages, but they have not been able to talk on the phone. Margie Glynn last communicated with her husband Wednesday morning, moments after Haiti was hit by a powerful aftershock.
"There was a lot of chaos and screaming , but his building was not damaged," Margie Glynn said.
Coming Together
Margie Glynn's recent work represents just one of many relief efforts unfolding in the Freeport area, where numerous organizations are launching plans to assist citizens in Haiti.
One massive undertaking is occurring at Highland Community College. Highland's Servant-Leaders program is raising enough money to feed more than 17,000 people in Haiti. All 170 members of the Servant-Leaders group have pledged to raise $25 for the project.
The group will receive help when international group Kids Around The World arrives at Highland Community College Saturday. The group will bring enough supplies to package 10,000 meals for residents in Haiti.
"It was mobilized very quickly for our area," said Kim Pool, director of Servant-Leadership. "Within a day of the earthquake, we had made plans for a local relief effort."
Two local churches will also join the relief work in Freeport.
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 602 S. Chicago Ave., will be accepting checks from noon until 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 9 a..m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. The money will be sent directly to Jephthe Ministries in Haiti.
Immanuel Lutheran Church will serve as a collection site for items including canned food (with pop tops), bedding and toiletries. Pastor Ros Schultz said all items will be flown to Haiti.
All donations should be brought to Immanuel Lutheran's south parking lot between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The first round of collections will come to a close Jan. 31.
Interested residents can also donate to the American Red Cross by logging on to the local chapter's Web site at www.nwilredcross.org.
I hope everyone does their part to help those suffering. I know I have.
January 21, 2010
Freeport - Margie Glynn's heart was in Haiti long before disaster sturck.
The country has been a second home to the Glynn family since 1983, when Margie and her husband, Jim, started doing mission work in the Caribbean nation.
So when Haiti was hit by a powerful earthquake last week, Glynn knew there was work to be done.
"My first reaction was just sadness and concern for a nation that already lived in devastation," she recalled. "Then I had a desire to help however I could."
The Freeport resident has turned this desire into an ambitious campaign to raise awareness and offer assistance to the nation of Haiti.
Working with State Bank of Freeport, the Glynns have started an account dedicated solely to relief efforts in Haiti. Every dollar raised through the program, called "Haiti Relief," will be put toward humanitarian aid and assist efforts to provide food and shelter to Haitian citizens. Residents can contribute to the fund by stopping by the bank, located on 1718 S. Dirck Drive.
Margie Glynn is also planning to start a program in schools called Dimes for Disaster. The program is still in its beginning stages, but the plan will be proposed to every school in district 145, Glynn said.
The effort to include schools hits particularly close to home for the Glynns. Three of the Glynn family's six children were adopted from Haiti.
While Margie Glynn is orchestrating a response from Freeport, her husband is in Haiti. Jim Glynn arrived in Haiti on Jan. 14 and is serving as a chaplain and translator for the Christian Broadcasting Network.
The couple is communicating through e-mail and text messages, but they have not been able to talk on the phone. Margie Glynn last communicated with her husband Wednesday morning, moments after Haiti was hit by a powerful aftershock.
"There was a lot of chaos and screaming , but his building was not damaged," Margie Glynn said.
Coming Together
Margie Glynn's recent work represents just one of many relief efforts unfolding in the Freeport area, where numerous organizations are launching plans to assist citizens in Haiti.
One massive undertaking is occurring at Highland Community College. Highland's Servant-Leaders program is raising enough money to feed more than 17,000 people in Haiti. All 170 members of the Servant-Leaders group have pledged to raise $25 for the project.
The group will receive help when international group Kids Around The World arrives at Highland Community College Saturday. The group will bring enough supplies to package 10,000 meals for residents in Haiti.
"It was mobilized very quickly for our area," said Kim Pool, director of Servant-Leadership. "Within a day of the earthquake, we had made plans for a local relief effort."
Two local churches will also join the relief work in Freeport.
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 602 S. Chicago Ave., will be accepting checks from noon until 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 9 a..m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. The money will be sent directly to Jephthe Ministries in Haiti.
Immanuel Lutheran Church will serve as a collection site for items including canned food (with pop tops), bedding and toiletries. Pastor Ros Schultz said all items will be flown to Haiti.
All donations should be brought to Immanuel Lutheran's south parking lot between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The first round of collections will come to a close Jan. 31.
Interested residents can also donate to the American Red Cross by logging on to the local chapter's Web site at www.nwilredcross.org.
I hope everyone does their part to help those suffering. I know I have.
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