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What are you looking for? Interested in knowing the inner workings of the blog? Well, you stumbled upon the right place. There are different articles depending on what you are looking for.

This blog is about thriving in life. Whether you are struggling or want to know more about mental health issues, wellness issues, weight loss issues, finances, or just want some inspiration or humor we have you covered!

• Thriving not just Surviving Series- a series of articles to get you from feeling hopeless to hopeful. I talk about how I went from distraught to doing well. I provide tips and ideas for depression and sadness.

• Chalkboard Conversations- These articles are also about depression and sadness, but they are more personal than the Thriving not just Surviving series. 

• Weight Loss and Wellness- Diagnosed with a chronic illness as a teenager, I discuss my story and what has helped me feel better. Also, since illness can lead to unwanted weight loss and/or gain (I experienced both), it can make it challenging to get to or stay at a healthy weight. 

• Show me the $$$- Amanda and I talk about money and ways to improve your finances. This is a topic close to my heart as being ill can be expensive. Of course, just living can be expensive too!

• Inspiration- Quotes, poems (including some of my own poetry) to start the week on a positive note and provide some inspiration; something we all need!

• Jamie's Corner- Jamie's Corner is a humorous look at life, in particular my life. In the movies, I am not the elegant lady that walks down the stairs and charms her guests with grace and beauty. I am the one that trips on her gown, spills wine on her new dress and tries to carry on a conversation with spinach stuck in between her teeth. Years ago, it used to affect my sense of self and make my depression worse. But I no longer see it that way. A writer once told me anything that does not go smoothly in life makes for a good story. I agree. And I have lots of stories. 

Is there a topic you're not seeing or want to see addressed? Then just let me know!