Just a few thoughts

 

One thing I want to talk about is discussing the big topics with our loved ones so that when things come up we have some sort of plan, of what is needed and not at a vulnerable point in our lives. (such as mental health, generational trauma, and serious topics such as death; having a will or estate, get life/accidental insurance, etc.

TWO go hug your mom! Tell her you love her and start appreciating the fact you are able to do those two things! I recently lost my mother to cancer and it happened way too fast, my head still hasn't processed everything. (more about that later)

THREE we really need to start acting like families and stop acting like stranger's! Family doesn't have to be blood, it can be male/female, any race possible, friends/co-worker's, social media "friends", etc. Yet, It appears that when our elder's,(grandparents) passed away, we all scattered and acted as if we need no one and have to fend for ourselves. I have seen family members live in the same town and others online know more about your family than you do. This is so sad and heartbreaking. 

FOUR Self-care is real, needed, and very underrated. As a society, I think we have all at one point judged others when someone seems to need a break from their kids, significant others, co-worker's, family and friends. We cannot deal with the daily in's and out's of life without having the ability to breathe, recharge and take a step back from all these tasks, chores, and responsibilities we put on ourselves and each other.

FIVE Try to get out of the house for while, get some sunshine!! Lack of sunlight can lead to seasonal depression and make existing conditions worsen over time.