Blog | Samantha Ruth

My Open Letter to Dak Prescott

Post published:October 5, 2020
Post category:Inspiration / Letters / Media / Pets / Relationships

Dak, you don’t know me, however I felt deeply compelled to reach out to you. First and foremost, there are simply no words. I am so deeply sorry for your…

How to Best Comfort Someone Who is Grieving – Published on Tiny Buddha

Post published:September 17, 2020
Post category:Grieving / Ideas / Media / Mental Health

I wrote this piece recently and it was picked up and published on TinyBuddha.com - I LOVE their site, I am honored to be included. To read my tips and…

Grief Teaches You Who Your True Friends Are

Post published:August 26, 2020
Post category:Grieving / Mental Health / My Journey / Relationships

Conversation with my dad... My dad recently asked me about some of Jim’s “closest” friends, and I responded by discussing how grief teaches you who your true friends are. There…

Domestic Violence Resources and 2020 Update

Post published:August 19, 2020
Post category:Domestic Violence / Mental Health / PTSD / Relationships / Support / Therapy

Domestic violence, like mental illness, isn’t discussed enough. We need to have open, honest dialogues and break the stigmas and silence! Domestic violence reports are on the rise throughout the US…

sad lonely boy in the school playground

Children Returning to School with Anxiety? There are programs that can help!

Post published:August 11, 2020
Post category:Anxiety / Children / Disorders / Emotional Health / Ideas / Inspiration / Mental Health / Mental Illness / Teenagers

Returning to school for the 20-21 school year is in full swing and the excitement behind the usual back-to-school shopping, preparation and celebrations will be a far cry from ordinary.…

Addiction: The Evil That Haunts American Society

Post published:July 25, 2020
Post category:Addiction

Our society is fertile soil for addiction.Addiction is about instant gratification, and instant gratification is the mantra our society lives by today. How many hours do children spend on the…

Addiction: Five ways to cope by distracting the mind from cravings/urge

Post published:July 1, 2020
Post category:Addiction

Clean. It might sound silly, but focusing on minute details with a clear objective in mind (a clean stove) does wonders for our brain. Call someone (who relieves stress/not someone who…

My Dad Always Wanted a Boy

Post published:June 18, 2020
Post category:Emotional Health / Mindset / My Journey / Relationships / Self Esteem / Support / Teenagers

My dad always wanted a boy. I’ve been aware of this fact my entire life. Maybe it’s the reason I’m a tomboy. It certainly isn’t a coincidence that I play…

Let’s Talk Truth…Emotional Toxicity

Post published:June 4, 2020
Post category:Emotional Health / Ideas / Inspiration / Mental Health / Mindset / My Journey / Relationships / Support

Let’s talk truth. What’s your definition of toxic? I initially think of chemicals. But there’s emotional toxicity, too. We’ve all dealt with people who blame and deflect instead of just…

Accepting Anxiety

Post published:May 31, 2020
Post category:Anxiety / Depression / Disorders

Life becomes easier to handle and more fulfilling once you accept this difficult truth: Anxiety doesn’t go away! There is no cure. It is a part of the human condition. …

My New Life

Post published:May 29, 2020
Post category:Depression / Grieving / My Journey

Random thoughts I wanted to share from my latest journey...moving into my new home and moving forward with my life. When I was in Denver, I wanted to get out,…

High School Seniors Need to Grieve

Post published:May 10, 2020
Post category:Anxiety / Grieving / Mental Health / Mindset / Quarantine / Support / Teenagers

Losing a spouse is traumatic. A tragedy. Losing a spouse unexpectedly has been, let me be honest with you…complete hell. Jim passed at the end of 2017. I’ve been surviving…