Transitions - Mental Health Association

05/05/2026

Your body and mind are connected! Taking care of your body helps your mental health, and caring for your mental health supports your body. Explore the full story in the article from Mental Health America.

https://mhanational.org/resources/is-your-body-sending-warning-signs-about-your-mental-health/

05/05/2026

I cannot count the times I became braver, calmer, or more ambitious

all because someone decided to share their stories and struggles with me, when they could have conveniently kept it to themselves or let me figure things out on my own

What a gift stories are 💛 what else then, do we do with the weight of them but pass it on?

05/05/2026

Repair is one of the most underrated skills in a long-term relationship. It's not about never getting things wrong. It's about knowing how to come back when you do. And having language for that return makes all the difference.

"I didn't handle that well" is one of the most disarming things you can say after a hard moment. It doesn't require the other person to agree with your assessment. It just signals that you've seen yourself clearly enough to name it.

"Can we try that conversation again" gives both people a chance to redo what went sideways. It acknowledges that the first attempt didn't land without making it anyone's fault. It's an invitation, not an indictment.

"I see how I hurt you" is different from "I'm sorry you felt hurt." The first takes responsibility for impact. The second distances from it. That distinction matters more than most people realize.

"Thank you for telling me" is one people forget. When someone is honest with you about something painful, receiving that honestly rather than defensively builds the kind of trust that makes them more likely to bring things to you again.

And "what do you need from me right now" shifts the conversation from justification to care. It says: I'm less interested in defending myself than I am in making this right.

These phrases aren't magic. But practiced and meant, they're how trust gets built back after it's been strained.

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05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Grief is nonlinear.

Last week marked the 2 year anniversary of my dad's passing and it still feels surreal.

I've been trying to reflect if I've learned any wisdom in these 2 years to offer someone navigating or anticipating loss, but grief is so different for everyone.

I guess maybe that's what I've learned.
That there's no right way to grieve.
There's no end place to arrive.
There's just a living with.

Sometimes that means stepping forward with it.
And sometimes it means standing in it.

In either case, be gentler with yourself,
because we're all doing the best we can.
Be just a little bit kinder on the hard days.
And hold the ones you love a little tighter.

Illustration by me.

05/05/2026

keep your heart open

05/05/2026

CONTENT WARNING: This post and song both contain discussions of su***de.

"Dan + Shay’s song, inspired by a friend lost to su***de, and which urges listeners, ‘If you need somebody, say so’ encourages those in distress to reach out to someone when they’re struggling. It’s important we all learn to speak openly about su***de and mental health, whether we notice someone struggling or could use some friendly support," says Stephanie Rogers, EVP and Chief Communications Officer of The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention.

Song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuF6eZROXIw

05/05/2026

Together, our county’s nonprofits make an incredible positive impact. Each week, we’re spotlighting one organization making a difference, from caring for families and protecting our environment to enriching lives through the arts.

This week we have artistically-inclined folks over at Atascadero Printery!

Follow along each week as we show how , and learn more at SLONonprofits.org

05/04/2026

A huge thank-you to Matthew Baxter and Matthew Moerman. For the fourth year in a row, Baxter Moerman Jewelry supported TMHA with proceeds from their weekend Gem Show. The store raised over $800 for community mental health services. We are so grateful to have them as friends.

05/04/2026

Reminder that we've got one of our Open Houses this week! If you like dogs, free food, and goodie bags come on down from 12 to 3!

05/01/2026