-
Continue reading →: Taken Over: A Short Poem on DepressionDepression can make you feel like darkness is taking over you, changing you inside and out. The happy-go-lucky person, who always has a smile on, is replaced by a version of yourself who sees the darkest aspects of life. It can change your whole personality and make you feel hopeless.…
-
Continue reading →: 7 Signs Someone is Taking Your Kindness for GrantedTakers will always take, so givers must put up boundaries “Not everyone will appreciate what you do for them. You have to figure out who’s worth your kindness and who is just taking advantage.” -Unknown Truly kind people seem so rare these days, and if you are a kind person,…
-
Continue reading →: Seasons of HopeHope blossoms in the heart Kindness, compassion, understanding I cannot stop myself from seasonal planning A tiny seed sprouting hope starts The frost inside my soul parts Melting the ice, leaving love commanding Such a warmth that feels everlasting Alas, the season changes as the leaves depart The devastating feeling…
-
Continue reading →: Symbolic Animals: The Butterfly“Cocooning: The need to protect oneself from the harsh, unpredictable realities of the outside world” -Faith Popcorn I want to start blogging about symbolic animals, objects, insects, etc, as a way to broaden my own interpretations of the world around me and encourage others to do the same. Not all…
-
Continue reading →: A Response to the Fable: The Fox and the RavenThe Original Story The Raven And The Fox. By Jean de La Fontaine Mr. Raven was perched upon a limb, And Reynard the Fox looked up at him; For the Raven held in his great big beak A morsel the Fox would go far to seek. Said the Fox, in admiring tones:…
-
Continue reading →: The Crimson Trail: A Short Story/PoemTrigger warning. This blog post touches on the topic of suicide awareness. This is a poem I wrote a while back about two friends, one is full of lost hope and despair, while the other is full of love and hope. It’s a short story/ poem about how one friend…
-
Continue reading →: A Reflection on the Article Notes on DivorceThe article Notes on Divorce followed two case studies of seven-year-olds who were experiencing their parents’ divorce. The article explained how divorce impacted the two children and how they developed over the years. Both case studies showed the drastic ways divorce can impact a child’s life, regardless of whether both…
-
Continue reading →: A Reflection on the Article: Child Development a Thematic ApproachWhile reading the book, A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development, the small article Child Development: A Thematic Approach, caught my eye. There is a short story about three children of varying ages: Heather, who is one; Andrew, who is six; and Benjamin, who is fourteen. Andrew is upset that his…
-
Continue reading →: Book Review: How to Work with Different CulturesThe fundamental ideas of the book Cultural Intelligence: How to Work with Different Cultures is about learning how to appreciate different cultures, understanding the different ways other cultures than one’s own operate, and how to begin to develop the skills needed to conduct business and relationships with other cultures. I…
-
Continue reading →: A Deeper Look Inside the Movie JokerFor day 28 of the blogging challenge, I wanted to share an insightful video by Ralph Smart covering a deeper look inside the movie Joker. For those who have not seen the movie, I wanted to let you know there are no major spoilers. I have yet to see this…
Hello,
I’m Crystal, AKA, Andarabella
Welcome to Motivational Coping and Healing, a website dedicated to sharing real stories of coping through the hard times, reaching back to help others going through similar, and building a supportive community. Additionally, I share book reviews, stream video games, display artwork, and let my brain unwind curious thoughts through writing.
Meet my animated version; she is throughout this website on the posts. This is my little chaotic cozy healing corner of the internet :) I hope you stay a while and join in on the conversations, game, or just silently lurk. All is welcomed <3
Let’s connect
Click the images below to check out our Twitch Channels :)
Join the fun!
Stay updated with our latest content, giveaways, and more by joining our newsletter.
Click the photo below to check out my Amazon Storefront :)
Motivational Coping & Healing 