Tag: depression
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Your Story Isn’t Over
As we embrace the significance of Suicide Prevention Month this September, we’re about to embark on a journey that reveals the empowering story behind the semicolon tattoo. It’s a symbol that doesn’t just decorate skin—it leaves an indelible mark on hearts and minds, reminding us of our innate resilience and the power to overcome. The…
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1 year in Celebrate Recovery
To make this official, I will introduce myself the CR way:“Hi, my name is Maryann. I am a grateful believer in Jesus Christ. I have freedom from all types of abuse. I am healing from codependency, expectations, resentments, and marital hurts.” I entered the doors of Celebrate Recovery (CR) in July 2022, a month after I…
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Celebrate Recovery
65 days ago, I stepped into a familiar setting. It’s an environment that I immersed myself into over 15 years ago. A non-judgmental, unconditionally welcoming space for anyone looking for support during their darkest moments of their lives. On June 16, 2021 – I walked into a local Celebrate Recovery meeting. This week I am…
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Share your story
For AANHPI Heritage Month, I partnered with Filipino Mental Health Initiative – San Mateo County (FMHI-SMC) and shared my living experience around mental health as a 1st generation Filipino American. This was a new experience for me as I have never shared my experiences with mental disorders in a goverment setting. For your convenience, I…
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The bible and mental health
In the recent months, our home church spoke about pertinent topics that many struggle with as human beings of this earth. What I appreciate about our church is the focus on bible based teaching. As a former Catholic, I never really read the bible and remained focused on the traditions of Catholicism. Growing up, I…
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1 in 5
Creating more awareness around mental illness is very important to me because I suffer from depression and anxiety. I am no longer ashamed to talk about my struggles because I know that many others are suffering in silence. They are plagued by the shame of mental illness. As a Filipino American, I feel that it…
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Odd woman out
One year of blogging!!!! Holy moly cannoli can you believe its already been a year!?!?! A year ago, I knew this blog would create uncomfortability and an inward angst among the Asian community. I was (and still am) ok with that. I am not here to be a hero – or shero. I didn’t begin…
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Why: Serve
I became a Christ follower 20+ years ago. It was the best decision of my life. That is not to say that I have not experienced hardships in my life. In fact, I would never describe life as easy. However, believing in something bigger than yourself – a higher power, the universe, etc – creates…
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Doing it all
I have been asked how I manage to ‘do it all’ with of my all the current responsibilities – required and volunteered. In addition to managing a large family and their daily lives, I also volunteer in multiple ministries at church; work part time remotely for a software consulting company; run a blog utilizing multiple…