Tempted Life Effects "Where's My Mind?"

When you have no other options but to fight for your life. Before Cancer Where it all began: Late last year I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma after feeling a pea sized lump in my left breast. I went in three months later and had a mammogram to confirm my ultrasound performed the day before. The thought of cancer is scary, especially when you just watched your grandmother not even 3 months prior slowly die from secondary brain cancer. Holding her hand through that experience and her not remembering who you are or who her children are was devastating and life changing. All I could really think about was when you have no other options but to fight for your life. Right before surgery to remove my cancer Where I am now: The depression has deepened and thoughts of me dying have shook me to the core. My children need me, they need their mother to be strong and fight for them. I also need to fight for myself. No one wants cancer, no one wants to induce pain to their bodies tha...

Suicide is a touchy subject. Why? Why is there so much stigma around the word and meaning of suicide?  The other day I was surfing through videos on Facebook and stumbled upon a video of a tragic story. This story was of a 13 or 14 year old little girl whom had committed suicide after watching a show of "13 Reasons Why". Now I am deeply saddened about this young girls life being cut short. What I am confused about is that people in general are blaming a show for the death of this young girl. This young girl really didn't do it because of the show and the show didn't do this to her. Please let me explain. If a teenager or an adult believe that suicide is the only option out then someone wasn't doing their job. No we can't watch someone 24/7 but we as humans can see signs and changes in others behaviors. Especially our children, if we pay attention. Signs for concern for a suicidal person (either a teen or adult); Loss of interest in things they use...

Yes, I know it was mean..... When you have children and they question the way they look or compare themselves to others.....STOP THEM!!! I may not the be the looker of all time but I pride myself in telling my kids they are amazing people with great imaginations. EVERY DAY !!! Yes, I have told them how beautiful they are or handsome, but this only amplified their perceptions of themselves as "not as pretty as another".  I have always questioned myself and my weight and looks but I'll be damned if my kids are going to put themselves down for any "actress or actor/ supermodel" on TV. My kids will understand the strength it is to have self esteem and love for yourself before you can ever love another person.  Loving yourself is key, keeping them projected is the lock that needs to be opened. So many young children are experimenting with makeup and "eating disorders" at 5 years old because they are being told they are fat, ug...

My baby girl Sassy, Sharing my lost pet story            If anyone has ever lost a loving pet they would understand my thoughts and feelings today. I lost my loving chihuahua Sassy In Dec. of 2017. She was my best friend for 11 years. I first got her when my first daughter was still in my belly. She was so tiny and soft. Sassy had a way about her that was calm and sweet. She didn't bark unless someone was at the door or made her feel uneasy. My grandmother also got her sister whom was bigger than she was. Sassy was considered the runt of the litter. Her sister was Tippy my grandmother named her baby. She passed away two weeks before my grandmother did. Baby had bad seizures and her meds stopped working. My grandmother's cancer spread from her lungs to her brain with in a matter of 3 weeks.          Sassy passed almost 3 months after I had a bilateral mastectomy for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, I had to put her to sleep ...

"A mother will love her child no matter what" After all the news that I have been reading lately about mothers harming and even killing their children, I really wish this quote was true for all mothers. Every mother is different. All of our situations are not the same and personally I feel sorry for the ones who decide the ultimate fate of their children. I believe they should have sought help somewhere.       There are all kinds of resources and places to go if you are a mother or father and feel as though you are failing. If you as a parent and have thoughts of harming your children call 911 or emergency services. That's one step. Or if they are just thoughts and not actions call CPS and ask for guidance. I know not everyone has close family or friends but you must protect your children.     Your emotions are tied into your actions and when you act on those feelings of hatred towards yourself or others, well there are consequences. It seems ...