Mentally Prepared

05/01/2026

It’s the first day of mental health awareness month and this memory popped up. I’m sitting here crying because this was such a tough year for me. God has truly brought me a long way. Not only did my car burn up in a fire I lost my job a few months later. Not only did I lose my job my lights were cut off for 3 months. I couldn’t even afford a cellphone bill so I was using text apps. Everyday I thought about su***de because I just didn’t see it getting any better. One night I texted my therapist that I couldn’t do it anymore and that I was about to take some pills and end my pain. She came from her home and picked me up and drove me to the hospital. Nobody knew the mental torment I was going through everyday. Everyday I cried and drank. I’m so glad that I chose to stay because I’m able to see that life gets better. I advocate so much for mental health because I want to be the person I needed when I was struggling. I encourage someone today that it does get better and it won’t always be like this.

11/23/2025

We’re out here today blessing the community!
If you or someone you know is in need, please stop by everything is FREE.

💛 Hot food
🧤 Winter items (hats, gloves, scarves, coats)
👶 Baby needs
🎁 Other essentials

No questions asked. Just love, support, and helping our neighbors stay warm this season.
Come through and grab what you need or send someone our way. 💛
2513 ridge rd. Lansing, IL

11/14/2025

I’m working on something that’s really on my heart.
This Thanksgiving, I want to show love to the homeless mothers, families, and individuals in our community who are out here trying to survive in the cold.

I’ll be putting together Blessing Book Bags filled with winter gear, hygiene items, snacks, and a little encouragement. I just want people to feel seen, supported, and reminded that they still matter. ❤️

If you would like to help, I created an Amazon Wish List so you can donate items directly. Everything will go straight into the bags and be handed out on Thanksgiving morning. Location details coming soon.

Every hat, glove, hygiene item, snack, or blanket makes a difference.
Deadline for donations is November 23rd.

And if you have any unused coats or sweaters, I’ll gladly take them too. Every little thing helps.
Thank you in advance ! ❤️

Let’s bless somebody together.
— Mentally Prepared 💛

10/10/2025

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚
Today’s reminder: take care of your mind just like you do your body.

You don’t have to have it all together to be mentally prepared it’s about showing up for yourself, giving yourself grace, and choosing peace one day at a time.

Check in with yourself today. Breathe. Rest. Heal. You deserve that. 💚

09/06/2025

💙 We walk because every life matters. Thank you to everyone who came out today to support su***de prevention and spread hope. 🕊️

09/05/2025

Tomorrow is our Su***de Prevention Awareness Walk at community park starting at 11am. We’re coming together to spread hope, raise awareness, and remind each other that every life matters and no one is alone come walk with us. 💜

09/01/2025

This month, we walk and speak up because every life matters. 💜 Hope is real, healing is possible, and your story isn’t over. ***dePrevention

08/26/2025

✨ Second Annual Su***de Prevention Awareness Walk ✨

We walk because every life matters. 💜
We walk to honor those we’ve lost, to support those who are still fighting, and to remind our community that no one has to walk alone.

This isn’t just a walk it’s a movement of hope, love, and awareness. Together, we break the silence, end the stigma, and show that healing is possible.

Join us as we take steps toward prevention, connection, and strength. 💪🏾

https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=1470946874699

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08/25/2025

✨ Monday Motivation ✨

It’s a brand-new week, and that means a fresh start. Don’t bring last week’s worries into today—wake up, set your mind, and remind yourself that you are capable of handling whatever comes your way. Small steps forward still count as progress, so don’t be hard on yourself. Stay focused, stay grounded, and remember: when your mind is prepared, your life follows.

08/20/2025

So many people struggle everyday with suicidal thoughts. Not everyone makes it to the other side. Just because someone seems happy and always doesn’t mean they’re not struggling. What do you when someone you know is struggling? Here are some tips on being proactive

1. Listen Without Judgment
• Let them talk openly about what they’re feeling.
• Avoid cutting them off or minimizing their pain (“It’s not that bad”).
• Simple phrases like “I’m here with you” or “Your life matters” can mean a lot.

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2. Take Them Seriously
• Don’t assume they’re “just talking.”
• If they’ve mentioned a plan, method, or timeline, this is an emergency.

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3. Encourage Professional Help
• Suggest reaching out to a counselor, therapist, doctor, or support group.
• You could say: “You don’t have to go through this alone. Would you like me to help you find someone to talk to?”

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4. Remove Immediate Dangers
• If possible, help limit access to harmful items (medications, weapons).

Su***de Prevention Awareness Walk 💛
Join us as we come together to raise awareness, show support, and remind each other that every life matters.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors—let’s walk in unity, spread hope, and break the stigma around mental health. 💛

Your presence could be the sign of hope someone needs.

https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=1470946874699

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