100 Kids Inc

06/11/2026

⚾ The Curveball: Coping When Life Doesn't Go As Planned

Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them.

A phone call. A diagnosis. A financial setback. A relationship challenge. A change in plans.
When life shifts unexpectedly, our minds often

respond in different ways:

🔹 Anxiety → The "What If's"
What if it gets worse?
What if I can't handle it?

🔹 Stress → Demands exceed our available resources.
Too much to do.

Not enough time, energy, or support.
🔹 Depression → The "Why's," "Won'ts," and "Nevers"
Why bother?

It won't work.
Things will never change.
The goal isn't to pretend the curveball didn't happen.
The goal is to respond instead of react.

✨ Remember: • Take a breath. • Assess the situation. • Trust your skills and resilience. • Focus on what you can control. • Take the next step.

You don't have to solve everything today. You only have to take the next step forward.

💙 Sometimes resilience isn't about hitting a home run. Sometimes it's simply staying in the game when life changes the pitch.




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06/10/2026

100 Kids Inc. was founded by the child in me.

The child who watched her caregivers and family struggle with various forms of mental health conditions.

That experience created the teenager in me who sought to understand.

The teenager became the adult who chose to advocate.

Today, that advocacy shows up in many forms—hosting Morning Moments, speaking, training, writing, educating, connecting families to resources, and creating spaces where difficult conversations can happen.

It shows up in the ongoing pursuit of better services, greater access, quality care, community sumpport, and future housing opportunities for those impacted by mental health challenges.

100 Kids Inc. is more than an organization.

It is the continuation of a conversation that began long before the nonprofit existed.

A conversation about mental health.

A conversation about families.

A conversation about caregivers.

A conversation about children.

A conversation about hope.

And we look forward to continuing that conversation through education, advocacy, awareness, and action.

Because every child, every family, and every community deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.

06/10/2026

In a mental health crisis? Call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988. Text HOME to 741741 for support

06/03/2026

Anger is often what we see. Fear and hurt are often underneath.

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100kidsinc

06/01/2026

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!

🌈 We celebrate authenticity, courage, and love.
At 100KidsInc, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community today and every day.

Proud 365 Days a Year. Sending love, support, and encouragement to everyone living their truth.

❤️ Love • 🤝 Respect • 🌟 Belonging • 🏳️‍🌈 Pride

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

PSA:

100KidsInc Wellness & Counseling LLC and PLLC are officially established in New Jersey and North Carolina.

Expansion. Alignment. Purpose in motion.

More updates coming soon

05/27/2026

On behalf of 100KidsInc, I am honored to announce that we will be participating in the 2026 LGBTQ+ Mental Health Summit hosted by the Hudson Pride Center.

100KidsInc has agreed to facilitate a workshop dedicated to caregivers of LGBTQIA+ youth titled:
“Let’s Talk: Uncomfortable Conversations — A Focus on Unconscious Bias”

This discussion will explore the emotional, cultural, and relational challenges families and caregivers may face while navigating the coming out process, while also creating space for education, reflection, empathy, and growth.

🗓 Saturday, August 8th, 2026
🕐 Workshop Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Hudson County Community College Culinary Conference Center

We look forward to contributing to conversations that promote affirmation, mental wellness, safety, and collective care for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families.


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