How to Be Happy
Happiness doesn’t always arrive with fireworks or life-changing moments. Sometimes it comes quietly—through healing, hope, and learning to breathe again after difficult seasons.
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Unbroken Echoes is a blog where one woman shares her early childhood moments and real life moments as an adult. Some good memories and some not so good and how she overcame the not so good with strength and perseverance. Join us on this empowering journey of resilience and self-discovery. Also you will find resources that can help you through your journey.
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05/21/2026
"I can get through this hardship. The road may be difficult, and the burden may feel heavy, but this season will not last forever. One step at a time, one prayer at a time, one day at a time—I am stronger than this struggle. The same strength that carried me through yesterday will carry me through today, and hope is already working on my tomorrow."
✨ Keep going. The chapter you are in is not the end of your story.
Inspired by Isaiah:
"Do not fear, for I am with you... I will strengthen you and help you."
05/08/2026
“Even in the hardest seasons, your story is still unfolding. What feels like an ending may be the very place where hope quietly begins again. One small step, one prayer, one sunrise at a time — you are stronger than you know.”
“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” — Isaiah
Today’s reminder:
You do not have to carry tomorrow all at once. Focus on getting through today with grace, courage, and faith.
Behind a girl who says,
"Everything happens for a reason"
or "It is what it is"
Is a girl who can't understand
what she did to deserve all the
pain and traumas she's gone
through in her life.
Read more about "Setting Boundaries For Yourself" on my blog page.
Depression and anxiety often flare up when:
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You’re overloaded with other people’s problems
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You’re constantly available
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You’re around people who dismiss your feelings
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You don’t have time to rest or decompress ........................Continues on the blog page
Living with Depression
Living with depression is hard. You will find that most people around you will not understand what you are dealing with. No matter how many times you try to explain to them. Your cries can still go unheard. Here is what I want you to do. First take some deep breathes. get some sleep if you need to. I know I sleep a lot when I am depressed. If you are lucky enough you will have that one friend that you can talk to. Give them a call or text them. If you do not have that one person. I want you to call this PRAYER LINE 719-635-1111 Just tell them a friend sent you. He will listen and he will pray with you.
Go for a walk. Get out of the house. Go for a drive. Plant a pot of flowers. Buy some fresh flowers and put them in your home so you can see them everyday. Get your journal out or just a piece of paper and write down how you are feeling. Then write down something positive about your day. It might be something as simple as listening to the bird chirp outside your window. But find something positive about your day. Write about something that you remember from the past that made you happy. Talk out loud to God. Pray and give thanks for another day.
Just know this is only temporarily and it will soon pass.
Life Moments
Still Cuts Like A Knife
Some days anger is my constant companion. Other days grief settled over me like a heavy blanket. I mourned for the husband I thought I knew. I mourned the family gatherings that would never be the same. I mourned the closeness my children once shared with their cousins.
A Letter Long Overdue
Hi D. Shrum,
Depressing Days
Depressing Days can trigger all the past hurts and pain. And make you do things you would not normally do.
Trusting the Wrong Person
The love, the trust, and the devil that destroyed us. I trusted her. She was my cousin and friend, and I confided in her. She stabbed me in the back. The betrayal cut deeper than any knife could have. The pain was real and hurt me to no repair. We had grown up together, sharing secrets under starlit skies, promising to always protect one another. She had been my rock through the darkest times of my life—or so I thought.
That Awful Day in First Grade
It was 1974, on a particularly cold winter day in Georgia. The frost had painted delicate patterns on the classroom windows, and the playground equipment glistened with a thin layer of ice that would melt by mid-morning. My twin brother and I were both in first grade that year, our classrooms conveniently situated next door to each other in the long, brick elementary school building with its bright, long hallways.
Sundays at Grandma's
We always look forward to Sundays. I remember waking up to the smell of Pine-Sol. Mom was mopping the floors, creating that distinct clean scent that signaled the beginning of our weekend routine. My brother and I would rush to the kitchen and make ourselves a glass of cereal. Yes, you read that right; back in the late 1970s, we had tall plastic cups that we ate our Fruit Loops out of instead of traditional bowls. The colorful rings would float in the milk, creating a sweet, fruity flavor that we savored with each spoonful.
Dandelion Days
As a child, I loved to wander in the woods behind our home. There were winding trails and a quiet pond tucked away beneath tall trees. When I walked there, I felt as though I were miles away from anyone else in the world. The peaceful stillness of nature was comforting to my soul, like a warm hug from the earth itself.
The Destructive Power of Love and Jealousy
Love and jealousy can manifest as destructive forces in human relationships, sometimes with devastating consequences. My personal experience serves as a cautionary tale about misplaced trust and the vulnerability that comes with opening one's heart. What began as a hopeful reconciliation—a second chance at love that had been lost years before—ultimately collapsed under the weight of interference and deception.
When Loving Someone Feels Like It's Never Enough
Loving someone who is difficult to love can be one of the most emotionally draining experiences. You give your best—your time, your patience, your care—but it feels like nothing ever satisfies them. It's heartbreaking to feel unappreciated, even after pouring your heart into the relationship. Over time, this struggle can lead to deep sadness, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness. Life can feel unbearable. So, what should you do in a situation like this? The first step is to reflect on your needs and boundaries. Love shouldn't compromise your mental health or self-worth. Communicate openly with that person, but remember: you can only control your own actions, not how they respond. If the relationship is causing more harm than joy, it may be time to rethink whether it's worth your peace. Self-care and prioritizing your emotional well-being are not selfish—they're necessary. Loving someone shouldn't mean losing yourself in the process.
Revised: 04/18/2026
Update: The story behind "A Letter Long Overdue" You will find this story in my Book coming out soon.
I pray I find the strength to finish writing about this story, For it was the beginning of destroying my adult life. The husband I so dearly loved and the sister in-law I thought was my best friend. The embarrassments of moms at the school coming up to me...they knew before I did.
NOTE " For legal reasons names have been changed in these stories."
