My name is Rebecca. I’m about to be 40 years old. I am happily married and I have two children ages 4 and 7.

I am writing this blog because there are lots of things going on in my head that I just want to get out of my mind. Maybe its interesting, maybe it isn’t. Sometimes I’m clever, sometimes I fall flat. I’m sure you’ll let me know.

I have a lengthy history of depression, mainly brought on by a history of abuse and neglect at the hands of my family of origin. I now have an awesome therapist, I’m on plenty of medication, and I have worked really, really hard to make my life what I want it to be.

Some of the topics that interest me and I suppose I’ll write about  include: news, politics, family life, my experiences as a Registered Nurse and as a graduate student, and whatever seems to pop into my mind. I’m a huge shopper and I love gadgets, so I’ll also be writing about “stuff” too.

I enjoy learning how to be good to myself and my family, reading, cooking, learning to bake, and enjoying life. I am also very interested in the events of the world and trying to make sense of it all.  I believe in working together as a community to make things better for everyone.

Please let me know what you think, but be kind and be human. I hope that this can be a friendly and save place for all.