Joe from the South

Thoughts from a guy named Joe. Simply trying to live life the best way he can.

mental-health

  • Celebrate Today

    I feel confident this post will cause a bit of uproar among some of my readers. I don’t apologize for that. That’s something that those folx will need to reconcile. For the record, today is NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY. Today is the day we celebrate authenticity for ourselves and others; we advocate for our equal Read more

  • Gratitude

    The simple emotion of feeling grateful and being appreciative of the good people and things in your life. To be honest, I often fail to demonstrate gratitude. From my own experience, it’s a skill many of us were never taught. I’m sure many of us can relate to this. Here is the honest truth, it Read more

  • Grief and the loss of Adam

    Loss of a loved one is one of the greatest challenges a person may ever endure. Whether it’s the loss of a parent, spouse, life partner, close friend, child, sibling or anyone that you feel especially close to, losing them may profoundly impact you in every sense. In dealing with the loss, we may become Read more

  • Dopamine, who is she and is she my friend?

    Two Words: Dopamine Addiction Dopamine addiction, while not technically possible, may be a root cause for many of the internal/life struggles we encounter. Most professionals typically describe this situation as a dependency rather than an addiction. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter created naturally in the human body. It is designed to regulate several body systems within Read more