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Monica Drake Boughton @monica_adele

Writer. Mental illness awareness advocate. Human and cat mom. Ally. Querying book More Than a Body.🖊️🎗️😻🎨🌈📚

Joined August 2010
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Do you get anxious on your birthday or other special occasion? Yeah me too! Check out my latest blog post! #MentalHealthMatters #Birthday meant2live.net/2026/05/why-b…

Why birthdays can trigger anxiety

I started spiraling in the middle of my birthday lunch with my parents. “Am I annoying? You think I’m annoying don’t you?” I started saying ...

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I’m sharing a very personal post today about the moments I still can't quite get over. What’s a moment from your younger years that affected your self perception? meant2live.net/2026/03/is-se…

Is ‘Second Choice Syndrome’ real? How early rejection shaped my self perception

Does anyone have a moment from their adolescence – either big or small – that they just can’t get over.  There are a few moments that still,...

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I was inspired by @ColterWall cancelling his tour to write a blog post! If he can cancel a tour that disappoints thousands, then you can disappoint a couple people to prioritize your own mental health! #MentalHealthMatters #ColterWall meant2live.net/2026/03/if-co…

If Colter Wall can cancel a tour for his mental health, you can cancel your plans

Have you ever stayed at a job that poorly affected your mental health because you didn't want to let people down?  Have you ever stayed ...

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Is it just me? January has hit me particularly hard this year! So if I'm not responding to texts or even leaving the house, don't take it personally! #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder #MentalHealthMatters meant2live.net/2026/01/why-t…

Why this January may be hitting you harder than usual

If I’m being honest, I’ve really been struggling with my mental health this month. Even the most minor inconveniences will leave me spiralin...

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No episode 9 of Stranger Things #conformitygate
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I think we'll all know for sure by 8 p.m. whether or not #StrangerThings #ConformityGate is real considering that's when the rest of the volumes were released. After that, I'm letting go 😂
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Earlier this month, actor James Ransone lost his life to suicide. This breaks my heart more than any fictional death could. Because the character Eddie Kaspbrak isn't real. But James was. meant2live.net/2025/12/actor…

Actor James Ransone fought monsters that were scarier than Pennywise

  I cried when the character Rich died in the HBO show “Welcome to Derry.” And I cried when Eddie died in the movie “It Chapter Two.” And I ...

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Check out my gift guide for people who struggle with their mental health – which, let's be honest, is probably most of us these days! @BCBSM #MyHealthierMI ahealthiermichigan.org/stori…

My Guide to Last-minute Gifts for Loved Ones with Anxiety or Depression

If you have loved ones with anxiety, depression or another mental health condition, here are some gift ideas – curated by someone who also struggles with her mental health.

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Did you hear about Quentin Tarantino dissing Matthew Lillard's acting last week? 😡 It inspired me to write a blog about how to stop letting one miserable person distort your entire self-worth. @MatthewLillard @DevonESawa @flanaganfilm @TheMovieMermaid meant2live.net/2025/12/what-…

What Matthew Lillard taught me about toxic criticism and how to overcome it

Why is it that, no matter how many compliments we may receive, it's the criticisms that always stick with us most?  For me, I've alw...

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When I'm stressed out for a reason, my clinical anxiety symptoms actually dissipate. As the stressful first year of motherhood has come to an end, I was surprised to find that these symptoms also returned. meant2live.net/2025/10/mom-b…

'Mom brain' can actually suppress clinical anxiety symptoms — at least temporarily

Did you know that “mom brain” can last anywhere from a few weeks to two years after a child is born?  Now that a year has passed, this fog i...

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I've been trying to write in my blog more – maybe I just have more inspiration with all things that seem to make me anxious nowadays! #MentalHealthMatters #YoureNotAlone meant2live.net/2025/10/the-a…

The anxiety of public life when everywhere feels off limits

Our country has grown so divisive that a new fear has been unlocked for many of us. The fear of getting shot.  There are people out there ch...

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For the last day of #SuicidePreventionMonth, I wanted to share my experience with suicidal ideations to show that it can happen to anyone. What’s important, though, is that you don’t act on these thoughts. Instead, call or text the @988Lifeline, anytime. meant2live.net/2025/09/what-…

What suicidal ideations feel like to me

I lead a pretty good life, and I’m a decently optimistic person. So, you may be surprised to find out that I think about suicide pretty regu...

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Made ya look! You can see my face on @BCBSM's website today 😂 Check out my blog about what a panic attack feels like to me. #MyHealthierMI ahealthiermichigan.org/stori…

How My Panic Attacks Actually Feel Scary

My panic attacks give me a sense of impending danger. Here's what I do to manage them.

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I've always been a "Yes girl," even at the expense of my own mental health. But I decided to write a blog about the benefits of saying "No," which has taken me way too long to realize – and also explain why I have to say "No" more often now. meant2live.net/2025/09/sayin…

Why saying 'No' feels so hard — and why it's necessary for your mental health

If you asked me what I least expected since becoming a mother, it’s not the sleepless nights or the diabolical diapers. One thing I still ha...

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Is Snoop afraid to leave his house then too?! His grandson could see two men holding hands on the sidewalk, or two women kiss on a date at a restaurant. It's a part of life! eonline.com/news/1421641/sno…

Snoop Dogg Slams LGBTQ Representation in Kids Movies

Snoop Dogg admitted that he’s “scared to go to the movies” after seeing a same-sex couple represented onscreen while taking his grandson to see Disney’s Lightyear: “I didn’t come here for this s--t.”

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My blog is up on @BCBSM's website about why needing sleep isn't a waste of time! #MyHealthierMI ahealthiermichigan.org/stori…

Why I Stopped Apologizing for Needing a Full Night's Sleep

Being a mom to an 11-month-old, you would think I’d be used to not getting enough sleep. Still, no matter how many times I wake up to my baby’s cries in the middle of the night, I’m not used to it.

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Me on my way back home after watching Freakier Friday 🎧
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😂😂😂 I've always been an em dash girl! It doesn't mean I'm using AI – I promise!
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i will never get over the fact that people now associate em dashes and semicolons with ai like god forbid a girl likes to read sorry i’m literate
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When you fall asleep listening to an audiobook and wake up during the biggest spoiler of the entire book 😬 #BookTwitter #Reading
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