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Brie Aho & Happy Go Mama Living adventurously as a mother with mental illness. Mental Health Advocate + Travel Writer. Inquiries: [email protected]

Richmond, British Columbia
Joined February 2016
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#HamiltonFilm a thread. The first time I saw #Hamilton on stage at the #PublicTheater I knew absolutely nothing about what I was in for. My college classmate @leslieodomjr had told me briefly over the years that he was working on something with @Lin_Manuel that was unlike
My son: "The units in Minecraft are in metric because, obviously, that's a real unit." The imperial system is burning in that shade 😂
Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Non binary people are non binary. And I will never understand why some people are bothered by this. Life is short. Let people be who they are. It doesn’t concern you!!!
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Watch this if your soul could use a bit of inspiration. #TeamworkTriumphs 🐶❤️👨
I am working with SMAC to roll out their programs in Vancouver and across Canada. Their before and after school programs and camps look great for tech-minded kiddos!
Stem Montessori Academy of Canada's mission is to help each child achieve academic excellence, master self-learning skills, develop equal character and intellect, and promote the unique potential of our students. #stemcanada #stemeducation #stemschool
Read on for our glittering round-up of Richmond’s most magical holiday displays—and see how many you can visit this season! bit.ly/2Pk07UC.
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Spotting the signs of mental illness may not stop the inevitable, but it can encourage you to ask for help sooner. Here are the eight questions to ask yourself when it’s time to check-in on your mental health bit.ly/2RqFTxv
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Holiday Break activities at the Space Centre! vancouvermom.ca/explore-vanc… @SpaceCentreYVR
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Overcoming anxiety is all about saying looking at your fear and reminding yourself "I have the resources to overcome this". Some days it is harder to say that than others. Some days those resources are elusive and… instagram.com/p/B5lUWToh37K/…
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Beat the crowds and save money at these Community Centre holiday events. ow.ly/nS7T50xnfdM @happygomama
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"Did you know: anxiety doesn't just ""look like"" being nervous? Anxiety can also look like: - Anger 😡 - Shyness 🙈 - Snobbiness 💅🏼 What does your anxiety look like? #WednesdayWisdom" ow.ly/TzoD50xknC5
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This is why we have Oreo the cat
A few minutes alone with a pet cat or dog might do more to help people’s stress than talking about their troubles with their best friend or spouse, according to a new study. bit.ly/2N64hBJ
Looking for a time efficient and *free* way to improve #MentalHealth in your workplace? Check out #MindsMatter by @CivicActionGTHA - it's an online assessment that connects you with the tools you need to make a difference. civicaction.ca/mindsmatter/
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Check out my latest post about using the worry chain activity to ease parental anxiety! happygomama.com/blog/worry-c…
Childhood anxiety. What to look for and how to where to get help. ow.ly/S90D50wQzkB
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What makes fires change colour? We've got the answers: buff.ly/376cIVL
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Looking after our mental health can often fall to the wayside. By actively looking after our wellbeing, we can spot the early warning signs before crisis can hit. We share seven simple ways you can look after your mental health now bit.ly/2Ps9pSl
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Lady Gaga on DBT: "I think that DBT is a wonderful, wonderful way to deal with mental health issues." elle.com/culture/music/a2968…
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