<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ms. Allie V]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ms. AllieV]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:32:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Lotus Flower]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lotus flower is a powerful symbol of resilience and rebirth. For many going through a mental health healing process, this flower is...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/the-lotus-flower</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d6d94b65351387112fcb77</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:26:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_74b35a05fb6e453a9db0bbff7fa6e836~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Portraits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following art pieces are different self-portraits that represent my mental health journey thus far and the struggles I've faced as I...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/self-portraits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c094ddfbd588db6f66ec92</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:11:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_0fe1dd8ffea7466ba4b96ded0c613e7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Beginnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fresh start does not always feel like a fresh start. Sometimes it feels like ripping off a band-aid. Or more like hundreds of band-aids...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/new-beginnings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68adfd3379e174eb06820c73</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:33:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_44c11609c54b4f07bd47842db4cebb4b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding a healthier me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoga and exercise in general are a great way to relieve stress and anxiety. Moving your body and focusing your mind on something other...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/finding-a-healthier-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6193f6ec144b4f0016618af0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:08:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_3cf6c87dc2de44139af091f9eefedb62~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Untitled]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Anony Mouse Thank you so much for being the first submission! This is a beautiful piece that I think perfectly describes the...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/untitled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">619e1c13c5384a001624d7a5</guid><category><![CDATA[Submissions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:57:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_5d005b15810b4d3d8ad5225124f1d01f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts on therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Therapy isn’t just for those suffering from mental illnesses. It can help with anyone going through a rough time, whether it’s long term...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/thoughts-on-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6193f5ec5903ef001768e6a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:04:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_fb987e820c7a4931bc8ce3c3a2eb44a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding (home)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 9 of a 9 part poem. This is the final part of a poem I began writing while starting medication for the first time, treating...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/finding-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615726271ff47c0017c695b0</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:01:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_37f9096bbdcf4e39913f9b8ebae26d03~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being (calm)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 8 of a 9 part poem. This is the eighth part of a poem I began writing while starting medication for the first time, treating...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/being-calm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615725ecde4b9200164c8c07</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:59:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_fb987e820c7a4931bc8ce3c3a2eb44a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letting (go)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 7 of a 9 part poem. This is the seventh part of a poem I began writing while starting medication for the first time, treating...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/letting-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615725c1733ae9001707afd7</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:55:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_60ec598c1eb44683800918e31a17aaea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling (lost)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 6 of a 9 part poem. This is the sixth part of a poem I began writing while starting medication for the first time, treating...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/feeling-lost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615725861953660017afcf30</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:59:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_e3cf60648fea44d99977f9f03fe994ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[F***ing (over it)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 5 of a 9 part poem. This is the fifth part of a poem I began writing while starting medication for the first time, treating depression and anxiety. The first try was not the right fit for me and drove me deeper into the dark. It's not until later on that things began looking up. The compellation of these nine poems I've titled, Becoming (Me) . ***Trigger Warning: Topics brought up in this part of the poem get pretty dark, since I was in a very dark place when writing this. Suicide and...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/fucking-over-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615725422f9b130016e7ad30</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:55:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_f0b810287491472aa06a4513873cb277~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting (for death)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 4 of a 9 part poem. This is the fourth part of a poem I began writing while starting medication for the first time, treating...]]></description><link>https://allievaquera.wixsite.com/msalliev/post/waiting-for-death</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615724e4eec5bb0016a1d3de</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 17:09:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8d1ea8_990300a31f49498aa903d5d868df6f53~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A.M. Pihera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going (insane)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 3 of a 9 part poem. 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