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This is where I write about everything that’s close to my heart: mental health and wellness, self-care, writing, authentic living, connection, art, and more! Below, you can click through the Categories to read pieces about topics of interest to you.

If you like reading, you might enjoy Virtual Book Club and my book, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing.

  • Book club
    Drinking from the River of Light | Book Club

    Book club

    Week 6, by Kimberly Prendergast Here we go! Let me start with: all of this book speaks to me. Therefore, it is really hard to pick only one piece to focus on. I think I…

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  • October is bullying prevention month
    Why I'm Blogging...

    October is bullying prevention month

    It’s up to us (*From now on I’ll be referring here to my daughter as A*.) Regret is an emotion I try not to indulge. I can’t change the past, and I have learned from…

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  • book club
    Drinking from the River of Light | Book Club

    book club

    Week 4, by Tammi Scott Here we go! Truth, self-development, and authenticity were the thread or themes running through this week’s readings. And while ‘The Inner Experience of Truth’ seemed to resonate the most with…

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  • Book club
    Drinking from the River of Light | Book Club

    Book club

    Welcome to week 3, by Maria Rodgers O’Rourke (A quick note from Tracey: If you are having trouble keeping up with writing and reading and are reluctant to comment please don’t be! There’s no RIGHT…

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  • Book club
    Drinking from the River of Light | Book Club

    Book club

    Week 2, by Susan Schwartz (A note from Tracey. Before we dive in, I want to reiterate that anyone who has the time should feel free to comment on comments left by other clubbers on…

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  • Suicide prevention awareness week
    Mental Health & Self-Care

    Suicide prevention awareness week

    TW: Suicide Suicide Crisis Line: 800/273-8255 or Text TALK to 741741 September 5 – September 11, 2021 I know that talking about suicide is scary. It’s a difficult topic. No one wants to think that…

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  • Virtual book club
    Drinking from the River of Light | Book Club

    Virtual book club

    drinking from the river of light: the life of expression by Mark Nepo Post 1 Welcome to week 1. In case you missed it, here’s the link to watch the hello Zoom from last week….

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  • Emerge success!
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    Emerge success!

    Emerge session 1 was a hit! Faithe and I couldn’t be happier that the vision we had and what we hoped to share has turned into reality. We want to thank the participants of our…

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  • Last call for book club
    Drinking from the River of Light | Book Club

    Last call for book club

    We’re beginning soon! “This book focuses on how bearing witness to the truth of living reveals the mysteries of life.” –Mark Nepo How it works When: September – December, 2021. We take our time to…

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  • Updates and News
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    Updates and News

    Manuscript update My manuscript was returned from the copyeditor. Good news! The hard work Linda Joy Myers and I did paid off. The vast majority of fixes were around tense. Apparently, I had a hard…

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  • An Instagram post, my body, and my book launch…
    Mental Health & Self-Care | Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing

    An Instagram post, my body, and my book launch…

    Prepping for launch In preparation for my book’s launch next year, I’m assessing my relationship with social media. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the like are important tools for any author wanting to maximize her exposure….

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  • New program alert: Emerge Mindful Artistic Inspiration
    Mental Health & Self-Care

    New program alert: Emerge Mindful Artistic Inspiration

    Friends, I’m excited to announce a new class offering! Emerge: Mindful Artistic Inspiration Bullet point details: What: Mindfulness by Faithe and Tracey Yokas Creates are teaming up to bring you mindful artistic inspiration called: EmergeWhen:…

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  • Mental Health Month ends, what I’m reading, and my manuscript’s next step. . .
    Mental Health & Self-Care | Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing | Why I'm Blogging...

    Mental Health Month ends, what I’m reading, and my manuscript’s next step. . .

    Memorial Day brings a chance to say thank you to all the service personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to them and to their families, who have endured so much….

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  • Book cover reveal
    Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing

    Book cover reveal

    I’m thrilled to share the book cover reveal of my upcoming memoir, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing. The book was a labor of love by me and my family. I absolutely love this…

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  • May is Mental Health Month
    Mental Health & Self-Care | Why I'm Blogging...

    May is Mental Health Month

    It’s time once again to inject mental health into our conversations: May is Mental Health Month! Mental Health America (MHA) is committed to promoting mental health as a critical part of overall wellness. Me too!…

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  • Mental Health Resources
    Mental Health & Self-Care

    Mental Health Resources

    Book Resources that Helped Me Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health, Dr. Insel The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown How To Do The Work, Dr. Nicole LePera Daring Greatly, Brené Brown I…

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