In honor of second chance month, we want to talk about second chances. At some point in our lives, we are bound to get a second chance at something. Sometimes, it’s life as a whole, such as leaving prison and re-entering society. Sometimes, it’s for smaller tasks, friendships, relationships, and so on. Second chances are…
So you’re out of prison, now what? What steps can you take to make sure you don’t follow your old path? What can you do to make put yourself in a better position going forward? How do you recreate yourself to be the best possible version of yourself that you can be? Well, this is…
According to WebMD, “a toxic person is anyone whose behavior adds negativity and upset to your life.” Odds are, at some point in your life, you have encountered a person like this. There’s probably an equally as good chance that you still have a toxic person in your life. If someone immediately came to mind…
Depression is incredibly difficult to deal with.
What makes depression so tricky is that we often cannot see it. Many tend to think, “Well, that person is always laughing and smiling, how could they be depressed?” However, a lot of those suffering from depression try to not show it. So what signs can we look…
We’re sure this isn’t the first time someone has told you to take responsibility for yourself. Odds are, this won’t be the last time you hear it either. Taking responsibility for your life and the choices you make is a crucial part of being a mature adult. Unfortunately, it’s something that many people across the…
The weather is getting warmer and the flowers are starting to bloom. That’s right, it’s finally spring. A lot of us don’t feel like ourselves during the cold and harsh winter season. But when it starts to warmer, we feel a little more energized and ready to take on the world. Well, let’s use that…
In life, it’s common to seek comfortability. As a matter of fact, it’s encouraged. Now it may sound a little crazy to hear, but there can be problems with being too comfortable. What we’re talking about is when you get so comfortable that you stop challenging yourself. It’s incredibly important to challenge yourself, especially when…
“What is your passion?” Odds are, you’ve heard this question at some point in your life. To some of us, it’s an easy question that we know the answer to right away. For others, it can actually be quite a stressful question. Despite the stress, it may cause to find the answer, it’s a good…
Do you remember your first day of kindergarten? Your mother, father, or guardian dropped you off at a huge building with lots of new faces. You walk inside the classroom and you see people talking amongst each other. Later that day, your provider picks you up from school and they ask did you meet a…
When a parent goes to prison, children suffer the most significant loss. Their childhoods are disrupted, and their worlds are turned upside down.