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Karina Pommainville-Odell

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Author: I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

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Art Gallery, Feel-Good Corner

How’s Life?

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

How's life guys? Here are my latest works...a bit of motivation, a few thoughts and a little dabbling with poetry. Enjoy!

Tagged judgment, life, Poetry, respect, self-love, videos3 Comments
Feel-Good Corner, My Books

An Impartial Review of my Book + Updates

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here's is an impartial review of my new book along with some personal updates and a dose of adorable-ness! I hope you enjoy!

Tagged book review, cuteness, Motivation, update2 Comments
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My Take

Self-Perpetuating Judgment – A Vicious Cycle

July 30, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Some of my thoughts and discoveries on the future impact of being judged in the past. A vicious cycle that must be broken!

Tagged Confidence, growth, judgment, mental health11 Comments
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My Take

Listening to Yourself for Mental Health

July 25, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Do you need help listening to yourself for mental health? I think we all do! Here's an example of me practicing this and the tips I've learned!

Tagged decision making, gut, instinct, intuition, listening, reflection4 Comments
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My Take

Making a Bad Day Easier

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Making a bad day easier is a big goal and it really isn't easy! These are some of my tips though that I find help me. I hope they can help you too.

Tagged bad days, coping, self-care, tips4 Comments
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My Take

Managing Self-Harm Marks at Work and School

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

It's time to discuss the important issue of managing self-harm marks in public. Far from easy, here are my tips for school and work.

Tagged boss, coworkers, school, Self-harm, workLeave a comment
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Art Gallery

Art, Positivity and Expression

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

A dose of self-reflective poetry, expositional art, positivity and a little lesson on listening to ourselves!

Tagged Art, Drawing, Poetry, Positivity, self-care2 Comments
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My Books

New Book: Let’s Recover Together

July 3, 2021July 4, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Welcome to my new book; I Will Not BE My Mental Illness - Let's Recover Together! I'm thrilled to share this unconventional self-help book with you...we can make it, TOGETHER!

Tagged Amazon, Book, Ebook, Let's Recover Together, Paperback, self-help6 Comments
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Art Gallery

Mental Health Awareness Month Video

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Mental Health Awareness Month Video

Tagged awareness, initiative, mental health, Mental illness, presentation, solidarityLeave a comment
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Art Gallery

A Tribute to Tempest

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here is my tribute to Tempest, my smallest baby who passed away yesterday. We love and miss you sweety, rest in peace.

Tagged love, Tempest, tribute2 Comments

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