Out of Many One
E Pluribus Unum. Out of Many One. These are the words written on the Seal of the United States of...
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Category: Mental Health
FINDING MY VOICE
Which voice? I have spoken with numerous voices during these many years. My first voice was that...
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Find Healing in Connection
Connection is something we all long for. We were not created to be islands unto...
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We Need an App for That: Organizing Our Lives
The other day I was complaining to a friend that I receive 200 emails every single day. (Last year...
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Psychological Abuse: Hidden in Society
Within every community, toxic people can be found hiding in families, couples, companies, and...
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Death by Overdose
Drug overdoses now kill more people than gun homicides and car crashes combined. In 2015, more...
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Adjusting Your Way to the New Normal
Some of us make changes overnight, raising a child with mental health needs. But for most of us,...
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Self Care? Well, Maybe a Micro Break
“Let’s talk about how you can take time for yourself,” the therapist said to me. I looked at her...
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Where Behavioral Health Services Begin
Every two years in Texas our legislature meets and votes on bills that become law. As of the March...
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1 Joke, 3 Responses: No Laughing Matter
“What’s black and white, and red all over?” It’s a joke. As a kid in elementary school, life was...
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Recovery is a “We” Adventure
With a professional career in the behavioral health/social services and having pursued therapy in...
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Learning to Surrender: A Lesson from My Hair
Have you ever noticed how your external world reflects your inner world? Pause for second and...
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About Plaid
Plaid for Women is a digital media platform for women to come together and share unique perspectives on topics ranging from business and motherhood, to health and inspiration. Our goal is to create stronger bonds between women through the content we provide.
Through blogs, we aim to encourage women to love themselves, support one another, and empower one another. 