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Radio Waves for Rescue

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My husband is holding a fundraiser next weekend to help raise funds for a few animal rescues in the area.

The fundraiser is sponsored by Raw Radio X, which is an internet radio station that my husband is on Sunday nights. (Show’s called “Is This Thing On?”)

Fundraiser Information:

Saturday, October 11th  –  10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Pet Supplies “Plus” on Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Cat/Dog food, toys, and kitty litter will be collected on site. Cash donations also accepted and will be distributed to the rescues. 

ALL proceeds will go to the following: Almost Home, 4 Paws 1 Heart, The Buster Foundation

A PET ADOPTION will also be held INSIDE the store during the event.

Please come and donate if you can and show your support for animals needing homes or adopt your new best friend.

Donations can also be made through Paypal on the Raw Radio X website: http://rawradiox.com/

Facebook page for the event is: https://www.facebook.com/radiowaves4rescue – Check it out and give it a like!

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Depression Kills

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I find myself to share some of the awesome articles and sites that I’ve read over the past 24 hours regarding depression and suicide.

As the entire world knows by now, actor and comedian, Robin Williams, committed suicide yesterday, August 11, 2014.

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I have read some comments saying he is a coward and how suicide is the most selfish thing that someone can do. Sentences like, “Get some help and get over it” and “it’s his own fault” echo through my head.

My husband suffers from depression. I don’t understand it. I can’t begin to understand it. I just hope that he would come to me if his depression was so severe to the point where suicide seems to be the only way out of it.

I know he has been to that place before. I can’t say he’ll never be at that place again. I just hope that if the darkness does surround him again, he will come to me so I can try to get him some help.

Most of the links I’m going to share were shared on Facebook by people I am friends with or pages I follow. I believe all of them are worth a read.

— Video: In Response To Robin Williams’ Death, The Most Powerful Description Of Depression I’ve Ever Heard – directly quoted from the video, “…suddenly you’re the problem, you’re the downer. And you really want to, you really want to, you really wanna go out to the bar and you really wanna go out and have fun but your body just doesn’t allow you to. As if something inside you is just forcing you to be down.”

— Robin Williams Did Not Die From Suicide – I love this author’s comparison that a person may have cancer but it’s a seizure that kills them, yet we still said they died from the cancer. He passed away from depression. Suicide can be a symptom of depression.

— 3 Articles from Psychology Today: Robin Williams and the Mask of Humor, Robin Williams Did Not Die From Depression, Can’t We Learn From The Death of Robin Williams? –  I think these articles are excellent.

— The Death of Robin Williams, And What Suicide Isn’t – This article pretty much sums up how I feel but cannot put into words myself. Awesome, awesome article!

— Why Robin Williams’ Death Is So Personal For Us All – Suicide, although so real, is something that we don’t often talk about. Robin Williams’ death has got us all talking.

— On Dead Poets & Talking It Out – I personally read this blog on a regular basis. Good message. We need to talk to each other about how we are feeling…it may not always help, but in some cases it can.

— Robin Williams’s death: a reminder that suicide and depression are not selfish – Depression is an illness. It doesn’t discriminate.

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Please, if you are feeling like you may be depressed and are having suicidal thoughts, please seek help!

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Avon Calling…

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BB_Mar_collageThe APS Foundation of America, Inc. (APSFA) is having an Avon Pamper Yourself Fundraiser Party!!

20% of all sales from March 18th – April 14th go to the APSFA. If you love Avon like I do, then now is a great time to make your purchase and donate to a good cause at the same time.

Founded in 2005, the APS Foundation of America, Inc. is the leading United States nonprofit health agency dedicated to bringing national awareness to Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS), the major cause of multiple miscarriages, thrombosis, young strokes and heart attacks. The APSFA is a volunteer run, community based 501(c)3 non-profit Public Charity organization and is dedicated to fostering and facilitating joint efforts in the areas of education, support, public awareness, research and patient services. The APSFA’s Medical Advisory Team includes nationally & internationally recognized experts on Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. For more info: http://www.apsfa.org

Many women (and men) take wonderful care of their families and think nothing of sacrificing to pamper others. But when it come to ourselves we often never get around to the same nice treatment.

So much of our life is spent working or managing day to day responsibilities. Often the technology in our life means that we are always plugged into more information about things to do or things happening in the world that are distressing.

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We even abuse ourselves by working too long, not relaxing when our body says so, sitting at the computer for too many hours. Eventually we start to feel the pain of all of this abuse especially with chronic illness, like APS.

We aren’t happy anymore and it’s confusing because we seem to be doing so much.  The reason is this: we long to be cared for – but we wait for someone else to care for us.PROD_201308E_XL

It’s time to stop that kind of thinking and realize that we can give ourselves all the pampering we need and want.

The first step to pampering is to take care of your body.

And who doesn’t love Avon??

I use the GLIMMERSTICKS Diamonds Eyeliner every day! I love the glitter in them and they don’t bother my sensitive skin and eyes.

I also have bought different fragrances in the past as well as their nail polish. One of my favorite nail polishes is a purple matte polish they had available early last year.

Did you know Avon sells more than just make-up and lotions? They have a lot of different items including seasonal decorations, clothing, shoes, handbags, fine and costume jewelry, and even items for children! They also have kitchen gadgets and other fun household things that I always drool over.

So, if you’re a fan of Avon and want to give to a good cause, please consider buying something during the APSFA’s Avon Pamper Yourself Party!!

Take some time for you for a change!

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