Grief is something every person will experience, yet it remains one of the hardest things to talk about openly. Many people associate grief only with the death of a loved one. While that type of loss is profound, grief is far more complex and reaches into many areas of life that are often overlooked. People…
The holidays are often portrayed as the most wonderful time of the year, filled with joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for many people, this season can feel heavy—marked by stress, grief, loneliness, or even exhaustion. If someone you care about is struggling during the holidays, you might wonder what to say or how to help.…
Halloween is an exciting time of year filled with costumes, treats, and playful scares. It’s a night when the streets are lined with pumpkins, kids roam door to door, and a fun atmosphere brings communities together. But while many children love the spooky spirit of Halloween, it’s important to remember that not everyone shares the…
Halloween is a time for imaginative costumes, haunted houses, and all things spooky. But it also brings an opportunity to address some of the ways that certain portrayals—particularly around mental health—can perpetuate stereotypes and discrimination. As we celebrate the eerie and unknown, it’s worth examining the imagery and language we use and considering how Halloween…
Originally published on the Huffington Post “Forget your perfect offering — there’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”— Leonard Cohen, “Anthem” It is officially Spring and we’re coming up on the holidays of Easter and Passover — a season of hope, renewal, and light. One thing I find very interesting about…
Dear Flawless Friends, We hope you had a lovely day of Giving Thanks and are ready to head into the holidays with ease and CONFIDENCE! We are thrilled to announce that Confidence Apparel is our Holiday 2023 Giving Sponsor. We met their team at the National Federation of Families Conference where their inspirational clothing was the…
This holiday season, the Flawless family has been busy spreading love, hope, and friendship to those who are living with mental health challenges. It has been a hectic week for all of us finishing up finals at school, work and preparing for the holidays, and we were so grateful to experience some Flawless Magic that…
The holiday season can bring great joy, but also great stress. It is important to recognize that not everyone’s experiences during the holiday season are the same. There are undoubtedly disproportionally many people who suffer during this time of year over people who do have that perfect “Hallmark Holiday” experience. Here are five tips from…
This year, many schools have announced that they will be giving students Thanksgiving week off for a mental health break, affirming the point that the transition to in-person school has been more challenging than expected. This Fall, students returned to school in an environment of uncertainty and tension. This “new normal” has significant implications for…
In a year like no other, there is undoubtedly going to be a holiday season like no other. Many people this year are struggling to cope with negative emotions as they approach the holidays this year, and for good reason. There are so many causes for feeling anxiety, stress, and disappointment that sometimes it can…