Letter From The Founder

Is it me or did we get to November a little too fast? I feel like it was just yesterday I created my comments for the August issue, and here we are. The end of the year gives you the opportunity to reflect and close the year out with the goals you created at the top of the year. I hope you use this time to embrace all the things you have checked off your list. If there are some things you still have not yet completed know that it is okay…be kind to yourself. So much has happened this year, I have grown as a person, entrepreneur, mother, sister and friend. At Helpful Living Magazine we gained more readers, partnered with different clinics and went to a few expos to connect and share what we do and who we are as a company. My newborn traveled twice on the airplane and it was a great experience. He is now an experienced traveler! My kiddos will get their passports and my 4-year-old will get to experience taking his picture as we prepare to travel overseas next year. The last few months have been challenging as my family went through a battle of losses. One thing I must say is mental health is real and I cannot say that enough. Grief is a journey on its own and we have to remember to love on the people that love us and be kind to those we do not know. Life is hard, and you never know what a smile or conversation can do for someone mentally and emotionally. I encourage you to spread peace, love and joy as often as you can. Holidays are challenging for a lot of people, and for some, the older we get the harder holidays are for us. It’s a time to celebrate family and friends and create memories. However, it is also a time to think about the ones we lost along the way. As you sit at the dinner table or while you are cooking or even wrapping presents, know that you are not alone when it comes to emotional sadness. If times become you navigate the feelings you are experiencing and I pray that journey has a good outcome for you. In this issue you will read about relationships, coaching and counseling, understanding the importance of a Mental Health Day, activities to embrace your mental health and so much more. Our goal is to continue to provide resources for you to engage in and/or to share with a friend. One of the most challenging things I hear is people mentioning there are not enough resources. We want to end that barrier by providing as many resources as possible. Be sure to use the pages to take notes and engage in your own healing. We may not have ALL the answers, however we want to be the tool that guides you to the healing that you need. Lastly, if you want to share your story or have an idea for our next magazine issue I encourage you to reach out to us and pitch your idea. Featuring organizations and individuals is an honor and we would love to display your work!

Jamie Rockymore-Bess

Founder, Helpful Living Magazine

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