streets & stripes

A blog about books, mental health, and
log cabin living in the mountains of Colorado.

streets & stripes

A blog about books, mental health, and
log cabin living in the mountains of Colorado.

Meet Chaucee

Hi, I’m Chaucee, the hands behind the words on this screen. I started this blog as a college freshman in 2008 as a creative outlet while studying for my bachelor’s. Since then it’s grown into a way to document things I love and things I’m learning. Welcome!

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7 Things I Do Everyday For My Mental Health

As I've gotten older, having a routine has become an important way to nurture my mental health. Science shows the positive impact that routines have on mental health like preventing burnout, better sleep, overall happiness, and more. Little things are what add up to...

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I Tried Ketamine For My Depression and Anxiety

In this post, I'm sharing my experience going through ketamine treatments for my anxiety and depression. This is not medical advice or any type of advice, just purely my experience. First, a note. Writing about mental health online helps me process what I'm going...

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14 Books To Read On Alcohol

I've always been drawn to stories of resiliency. And dealing with addiction is one of the hardest things you can do on this earth. When I first started questioning my relationship with alcohol in 2020, I had already read a handful of "alcohol memoirs" but wanted to...

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What It’s Like Living In The Colorado Mountains

Before I moved to the mountains of Colorado, I was living in North Philly - Kensington, to be exact. When I decided to move to Colorado in 2017, I was searching for a new beginning in my life. I was depressed and highly anxious when I left Philly and decided to move...

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My Favorite Self-Helpish Books

These books have literally changed my life. They've expanded my worldview, taught me new ways to think, and helped me improve my mental health in more ways than one. I highly recommend each of these books and they're all rated a 5/5 over on my bookstagram. Enjoy!...

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5 Books That Make Great Gifts

Gifting a book can feel a bit risky. But if your person is a bookworm, it can also feel like a natural idea to gift them a book! So what's a pal to do? Continue reading this blog post to discover 4 books that make great gifts. Ps - All of these books have been...

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