After The Ribbon

I’ve been quietly building something over on YouTube. 🌿
Not just “content”… but a slower, deeper kind of space for reflection, healing, aging, boundaries, survival, storytelling… and the quiet discipline of staying alive. ✨

If that speaks to you, I’d love for you to come subscribe and walk with me over there.
Serious, thoughtful souls especially welcome. 💛

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And if you do stop by… don’t just watch. Say hello. 🌙

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🌸 Major Health Awareness Themes in May:

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month

Recognized nationwide by Mental Health America, this month centers emotional well-being, healing, and reducing stigma.

It’s a powerful time to talk openly about:

* Anxiety, depression, trauma
* Boundaries and emotional regulation
* The quiet strength it takes to heal

❤️ Women’s Health Month

Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health

Focus areas include:

* Heart health (the #1 risk for women)
* Preventive screenings
* Hormonal and aging-related changes

A beautiful space for honoring the body—not pushing it, but listening to it.

🫁 Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Supported by organizations like the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Especially relevant in spring:

* Pollen triggers
* Air quality awareness
* Breathing support and prevention

🧬 Lupus Awareness Month

Highlighted by the Lupus Foundation of America

Lupus is often invisible but life-altering.
This month brings attention to:

* Autoimmune conditions
* Fatigue and flare cycles
* The reality of “looking fine” but not feeling fine

🧠 Stroke Awareness Month

Promoted by the American Stroke Association

Key message: **Act FAST**

* Face drooping
* Arm weakness
* Speech difficulty
* Time to call 911

🌿 Other Notable May Health Observances

* **High Blood Pressure Education Month**
* **Arthritis Awareness Month**
* **Skin Cancer Awareness Month**
* **Hepatitis Awareness Month**
* **Celiac Disease Awareness Month**
* **ALS Awareness Month** (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
* **Better Sleep Month**

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I’ve created a space over on YouTube that’s a little more intentional… a little more quiet… a little more real.

If you’ve been walking with me for a while, you’ve probably seen pieces of it already.
But this… is where I’m gathering it with purpose.

This isn’t really a “scroll and pass through” kind of space.
It’s for those who are doing the work… or feel called to.

If that’s you, you’re welcome. Truly. 🤍

And if it’s not… that’s okay too.

But if you come… come with presence✨

If You Remember Anything... If you remember anything… let it be this. ✨ This is a gentle space for real-life reminders. For the days when you forget your strength, your softness, or simply… yourself. I share quiet reflections, lived wisdom, and small moments of truth— the kind you can carry with you. Come sit for a mom...

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🌿 April Health Awareness 🌿

This month, we honor the many ways we can care for ourselves and others:

💙 Stress Awareness Month & Counseling Awareness Month – A gentle reminder to check in with your mind, rest without guilt, and nurture emotional wellbeing.

🌱 IBS Awareness Month & Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Raising awareness of chronic conditions, reducing stigma, and supporting early detection.

💛 STD Awareness Month & Public Health Awareness Month – Educating, protecting, and empowering communities through knowledge and prevention.

💚 Alcohol Awareness Month & Occupational Therapy Month – Encouraging recovery, mindful habits, and healing through care and movement.

✨ National Minority Health Month & Move More Month – Highlighting equity in health and the simple power of movement for body and mind.

📅 Notable Health Days in April:
• April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day
• April 7 – World Health Day
• April 11 – World Parkinson’s Day
• April 17 – World Hemophilia Day
• April 22 – Earth Day 🌍
• April 25 – World Malaria Day
• April 28 – Workers’ Memorial Day (workplace safety)

Let’s honor our bodies, minds, and communities this April. 💫