Analise Dionn
Bio
This life began with trauma. Now married, with 2 adult children and raising a grandchild with FASD/PTSD/ADHD. Navigating this very personal journey of healing with ADHD, thriving after a lifetime of abuse... all through the grace of God.
Stories (66/0)
Spring Cleaning the House That Love Built
This house we call home was built almost forty years ago by my husband’s hands. It was a true labor of love. While it was under construction he held down a full-time job as a heavy equipment operator in the oilpatch and ran the farm.
By Analise Dionnabout a year ago in Families
A Yardstick For Judgement
I have been on a spiritual journey, at the very least, for as long as I can remember. My parents are part of a religion that many folks view as a cult. We read the Bible daily, attended services three times a week and sought to share The Word with as many other people as we possibly could. One of my very earliest childhood memories is of questioning their practices, although I couldn’t actually do so out loud.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Humans
Schizophrenia
This piece is about mental health awareness and the struggle many people face every single day. It is not meant as a diagnostic tool or to give any medical advice whatsoever. Every individual has their own story and their own treatment plan, so even if you see part of yourself in this piece, it's vital that you seek the help of a trained professional. It IS okay not to be okay.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Psyche
What Is Your Passion?
Have you ever hit a wall with your creativity? I can’t say it’s ever happened to me… yet. Hopefully, it never does. I do see a lot of people on these writing platforms that seem to be grasping at straws for topics that are going to grab people’s attention. It makes me a little bit sad when I read a piece that is just thrown out there in a feeble attempt at garnering a little attention.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Journal
Meta (Facebook and Instagram) Rules Present Interesting Challenges for Farmers
First, let me say that if you have received the link to this article in response to a private message or a post comment, I apologize if it seems impersonal. That is not at all my intention. It’s just that time is precious and I’ve found myself having the exact same conversation hundreds of times.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Journal
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This piece is about mental health awareness and the struggle many people face every single day. It is not meant as a diagnostic tool or to give any medical advice whatsoever. Every individual has their own story and their own treatment plan, so even if you see part of yourself in this piece, it's vital that you seek the help of a trained professional. It IS okay not to be okay.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Psyche
Sadly Sitting in Darkness
I know it sounds like a horrible way to kick off December, letting raw emotions wash over me. It is usually just how I end November, with the anniversary of Dad’s death on November 30th, I always take the time to just let myself miss him and let the grief and sadness and memories wash over me. For me, it honors him and everything he meant to me.
By Analise Dionn2 years ago in Humans