WellnessWithHolli

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, my beloved son-in-law David B. Peterson passed away after suffering a complication incurred from a previous stroke. Over the weekend of May 23-25, David was honored with a Celebration of Life.  In their desire to further honor David's life, family and friends established the   David B. Peterson Memorial  through the Craig Foundation,  ( providing unparalleled neurorehabilitation and support for people who have sustained a life-altering brain and/or spinal cord injury by providing a safety net for patients and families whose financial means are inadequate to meet the financial burdens associated with ‘going home.’  Your contributions are welcomed and appreciated.  For twenty-two years, it was an honor to have David as a part of our family. We miss him. We love him. Through a Mother’s Eyes Remembering My Son-In-Law DAVID B. PETERSON   A sparkle emerged Landed in my daughter’s eyes Yes, love at first sight  ...

 A Wake-up Call Parents and Guardians and anyone entrusted with the care and wellbeing of our children, today’s blog is A Wake-Up Call. On the news this last week, the CDC released a report titled  Youth Risk Behavior Survey . This was a two-year survey of 9 th – 12 th graders across the country about a range of health behaviors and experiences. The results also validate trends over the past decade. The statistics are startling but not surprising. 11% of all teens reported facing sexual violence in the past year. 18% of girls and 22% of LGBTQ youth. 60% of teen girls had depressive symptoms in the past year (highest level in a decade). Suicide rates have sky-rocketed. One in three girls reported seriously considering suicide in the past year (60% rise from a decade ago). Teen girls who experienced sexual violence increased 20% between 2017 and 2021. 52% of teens experienced poor mental health in the past year. One in five had attempted suicide during that tim...