Life to the Fullest
Empty. The word that describes what my heart felt during middle school. A once bubbly, passionate girl suddenly had the life sucked out of her. Peers and parents constantly asked me, “Where did our Anna go?”, and I had no response. I was left feeling unmotivated, fearful, and unworthy. These feelings grew worse as the […]
Be Kind. It’s Free.
by Ivy from Beautifully Simply You Every morning I take the train to work. I am surrounded by people who are constantly yelling at each other or shoving each other all for their own sole purpose. I can’t lie and say I haven’t said a remark under my breath after being pushed by someone, and […]
So Much More Than My Diagnosis
Carrie from carrie.happyhealthyblog shares her story. I was born very sensitive and empathetic, full of emotions. So at 5, I began to develop feelings of low self-worth and self-esteem as my parents began their long and brutal divorce. The divorce between my parents led me to grow up living two different lives as I visited […]
Spending Time in the Present Moment
by Ivy from Beautifully Simply You How often do you spend being in the present moment? We spend so much time waiting for tomorrow, waiting for something better and constantly forgetting to live in the present and be okay with what we have before our eyes. We say we will be happier when we meet […]
I’m Alison and this is my #iAMWithYou Story
Meet Alison, who shares her perspective after losing her father to suicide and what it was like watching her dad struggle with depression, addiction, and alcoholism. She’s since learned that his death was not her fault…and that he was so much more to her than just his illness.
I’m Tullus and this is my #iAMWithYou story
Mental illness and suicide impact much more than just the life that’s lost. It impacts everyone who knew and loved the person struggling. Because of this far-reaching effect, 1N5 is introducing a new series, #iAMWithYou, which will feature personal stories of those who fought alongside those with mental illness and how the journey and/or loss has […]
Taking Care of Your Mental Health After Loss: Navigating Grief One Day at a Time
As I’ve recently learned, grief after a significant loss can hit you like a ton of bricks. It’s overwhelming, disorienting, and often arrives in waves you never see coming. There’s so much to process—emotionally, mentally, and physically—and taking care of your mental health during grief can feel like an entirely new challenge. Grief often feels […]
Divorce Celebration!
Oh No! Not Another Snow Day on the Way! As a mother of two—three if you count our dog (and let’s be honest, we do!)—snow days can feel like a marathon. Our first year as homeowners was a crash course in everything from keeping pipes from freezing to keeping the kids entertained, fed, and relatively […]
Embracing Uncertainty
“It’s going to take at least 18 months to figure out what your business really is. So just treat it all as research and discovery.” My friend, Ray, gave me that advice back in 2024 when I launched my company, Wolf House Fables. I believed him. But I believed I’d figure it out way faster. […]
