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Sheri Sobrato
Sep 11
You Are Not Alone in Feeling Alone: Coping with Loneliness During Chronic Illness
Feeling alone with a chronic illness can be incredibly tough, especially when you’re missing out on everyday experiences.
Nicole Gustafson
Sep 5
When ‘Normal’ Changes, You Change Too : Coping with Chronic Illness
Think about the last time you bumped into someone you know. The conversation probably started with, “Hi, how are you?” followed by a...
Guest
Aug 15
Mental Health Challenges After Addiction Recovery
Hi Shadow’s Edge readers. We know a lot of you have been going through some tough times lately, and it can be even more challenging if...
Guest
Aug 9
Why we should process our feelings
We all sometimes want to pretend that we aren’t feeling a certain way. It’s easier to ignore when we are upset about something someone...
Rebecca Hoffman
May 6
The Importance of Reaching Out to a Sick Friend
The lesson here is that sickness is unpredictable, and you never know when a friend is going to have a bad day and need extra support.
Nicole Gustafson
Nov 27, 2023
Take Care of Your Caregiver: Why Caregivers Need Self-Care Too!
A topic that continues to come up in my graduate Psychology classes is the idea of self-care. As future mental health clinicians, my...
Sheri Sobrato
Oct 2, 2023
How to Tackle Hard Conversations: A Guide for Teens
Hard conversations can be tough to start, especially when your family is going through a crisis, like a serious illness. There’s this...
Kristi
Aug 7, 2023
Knowing When to Ask for Help
Dealing with illness is tough, and if you’re a young person facing serious or chronic medical issues, it can feel like you’re battling...
Sheri
Jul 3, 2023
You Don’t Have to ACT Strong, You Can BE Strong: A Journey to Emotional Healing
You don’t have to act strong; you can be strong.” This isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a powerful truth I’ve discovered after nearly 30...
Sheri
Jan 9, 2023
A Strategy for Dealing with Worries
At times, worry can seem like the whole world. It can darken everything and make you feel like there’s no way out. Whether you are...
Ilse deCock
Nov 7, 2022
Breaking the Stigma of Mobility Aids: It's Time to Change the Conversation
Mobility aids provide freedom and independence, yet the stigma surrounding them remains strong.
Lacey
Sep 27, 2022
Dealing with Sensory Overload
Do you ever get overstimulated? If you are or have dealt with sensory overload, just know that you are not alone!
Ruthy
Sep 14, 2022
5 Things I Wish I'd Known About Starting College with a Chronic Condition
Going back to or just starting university while also dealing with a chronic condition? Here are 5 things you should know!
Lacey
Aug 16, 2022
When People 💩on Your Favorite Thing
You know what sucks? When people make you feel stupid for liking your favorite thing, in person or online.
Lacey
Aug 2, 2022
Waiting, Hoping, and Elbow Grease
We've all had to wait for something. But I don't necessarily mean like standing in line at the grocery store for your turn to check out.
Lacey
Jun 26, 2022
When the World Feels Scary
If you've been watching the news at all lately, you'll know what I mean when I say that the world feels pretty bleak to me right now...
Klin Mendez
Jun 26, 2022
Games That Help Me Get Through The Pandemic
COVID has been hard on peoples' mental health. Here are the games I have been playing to help cope with the stress:
Lacey
Jul 5, 2021
How Hunting for Buried Treasure has Helped Me Beat the Summer Blues
Hunting for Buried Treasure
Lacey
Apr 12, 2021
To Choose Love Over Bitterness
My name is Lacey, and I am the Community Manager for Shadow’s Edge. I have frequently written for the Shadow’s Edge blog, oftentimes...
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