Hello my friend! Did you know that awareness is the first step to education?
There are many issues that need greater awareness in our global society, to hopefully bring a deeper understanding & empathy for those who are greatly impacted by these issues.
As a part of my professional portfolio, I regularly brought awareness to peers, students & teaching staff, community groups & corporate bodies on mental health issues, domestic violence & abuse, social & family issues that greatly impact individuals & our communities…
In recent weeks, there has been Mental Health week & Fibromyalgia Awareness…so today I thought we would have a smorgasbord of personal reflections, as personal experience is always more interesting then facts & figures…as we sip our hot cuppa’s together overlooking the waters of the bay.
I have combined a Creme Brulee tea with a Lady Grey blend in the same pot…which is absolutely delicious! And I have an Apple & Cinnamon pikelet (mini pancake) with Jam & cream to enjoy, as I sip.
You may enjoy the following personal reflections on living life with Fibromyalgia…just click on the colored text to open the door to that reflection…
You may also enjoy the following reflections on looking after your mental health…
I hope the above reflections have given you a deeper awareness & understanding into those living with Fibromyalgia & into the importance of looking after your own mental health in the everyday routine, as well as, in the traumatic events of life.
Until next time dear friend,
Jennifer
You’re most welcome to join me in The Reading Nook
Or in Prayer
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Tea With Jennifer 
Jennifer,
Thank you for these thoughts/links on raising mental health awareness. I promote awareness on this subject every chance I get, especially because the world and even the Christian community would prefer to sweet it under the rung. Thanks for speaking out and up! May we all grow in confidence to share our voice.
Blessings,
Bev xx
You’re most welcome Bev, it’s a blessing to bring awareness to others that don’t necessarily realize the devastating impact mental health conditions can have on both the sufferer & their families. Bless you 😀
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and thoughts! That tea sounds de-licious!!
It is delicious Mishka 😀
Awareness is a great first step to almost anything! Thanks for opening the door for our learning more about fibromyalgia and mental health.
You’re welcome Lisa! 😀
I always love visiting you, Jennifer and today I’m sitting by the brook with you and Tammy Mashburn, with a cool cuppa sweet tea!
Isn’t it a delightful spot! 😀 I’m so glad you joined us & the brook is babbling its sweet chorus as we sip 😉 bless you…
Jennifer, good morning! Thanks for this selection of helpful reading. I have people in my life that I love who live with fibromyalgia … and brain health issues. I love that you’ve put these challenges right on the table.
Bless you …
Good morning Linda 😀 it’s helpful for loved ones to be better educated about these challenges, I find it brings a deeper understanding…& patience 😉
Thank you for all of the fantastic links I agree awareness is where it all needs to start. Thank you for spreading awareness on a topic which is close to my heart – mental health. Glad you linked up with us on Grace and Truth. Maree
It’s a pleasure & a privilege Maree 😀
Thank you for sharing these links and wise words, Jennifer! I really resonate with what you are saying about awareness. I have RA and really must pay attention to what my body is saying to me, especially when I’m tempted to push it too hard.
It’s so important to listen to our bodies & be kind to ourselves, focusing on what we can do & not what we can’t do…Don’t you think? 😉
Thanks for writing about these topics, Jennifer! It is important to raise awareness, and for all of us to take the time to learn from other people’s experiences and appreciate different perspectives!
It is a privilege to share my experience & to bring further awareness to these areas that impact so many lives 😀
I always appreciate people like you who share what they have learned to be beneficial when they have gone through illness and trials. Good work.
Thank you Elizabeth, its always a joy to share life experience especially when it brings a deeper awareness. 😀
Thank you dear Jennifer for all of these fascinating links to visit. Some I remember with great warmth and others I will visit for the first time. You are a wonderful encourager to walk in the truth of God’s Holy Word. Blessings dear friend ❤️
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement Pam! Bless you ♥