Doré Frances, Author at Dore Frances

About Doré Frances

Doré Frances is a retired educational consultant, mental health advocate, and founder of Mental and Health Awareness—a platform dedicated to empowering individuals and families with compassionate, accessible resources. With decades of experience supporting young adults, caregivers, and behavioral health programs, Doré now focuses on community engagement and promoting meaningful change through education, storytelling, and collaboration. Known for her direct yet deeply empathetic approach, Doré brings a lifetime of lived experience to her writing, blending professional insight with personal reflections on resilience, trauma recovery, and personal growth. She is especially passionate about youth advocacy, emotional wellness, and amplifying the voices of those often unheard. When she's not writing or connecting with like-minded advocates, you can find Doré exploring the beauty of Colorado with her service dog, Aspen. Let’s build a more understanding, mentally healthy world—one story at a time.

When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them

I woke at 5 a.m., my heart aching and my mind swirling around a lesson life keeps teaching me: when someone reveals their true self, believe them.

Don’t dismiss the way someone treats you—it’s telling you everything you need to know.

When they act as though you don’t matter, believe them. When they consistently put someone else ahead of you, it’s because they believe you’re not their priority.

When they focus on what’s “wrong” with you, believe that is truly how they see you.

A person’s actions reveal the truth behind their words. They show where their loyalty truly lies and whether you hold a place of priority in their life. Sometimes the truth […]

By Doré Frances|2025-08-12T11:06:07-06:00August 12th, 2025|1161 Covington Road, Dore Frances, Relationships, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – The Power of Honest Self-Reflection for Personal Growth – Series

The one who reflects with honest self-reflection is the one who continually grows.

Spiritual Insight:
Self-reflection is the key to transformation. When we take time to look within and gently observe our thoughts, intentions, and actions, we open the door to meaningful change.

Each situation becomes a teacher, offering an opportunity to evolve.

Inner Experience:
When I pause to check myself with sincerity, I become more aware of where I can grow. Instead of reacting with negativity, I respond with understanding. I embrace challenges as stepping stones, and this mindset allows me to move forward with lightness and joy. Progress becomes a natural part of my journey.

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:42:34-06:00August 12th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Dore Frances, Series, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – Awaken Inner Power by Focusing on Solutions – Series

To embody focusing on solutions is to awaken the power of the soul.

Spiritual Insight:
In the face of challenges, those who remain calm and honest are able to perceive clearly and respond wisely.

The one who focuses on solutions rather than problems begins to transform from within. Even a small shift in one area creates a ripple effect, elevating the whole personality.

Inner Experience:
When I train my mind to seek resolution instead of reacting, I unlock deeper clarity and strength.

Each situation becomes a sacred opportunity to grow. As I apply what I learn, my vision expands, my attitude becomes more positive, and I feel an […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:43:02-06:00August 11th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Dore Frances, Series, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Embracing Empathy and Intuition

As I prepare to honor 72 years of life on this earth, I continue a tradition of giving myself a gift. Not a gift of a thing, an event, or a place—but a sacred gift.

On the first day of my 73rd year, I will step into a magical twenty-four hours, opening a wide portal to new beginnings and fresh possibilities.

This year’s gift is the way I choose to see myself: as a deeply empathetic and intuitive soul.

I will take quiet moments to reflect on these blessings—my compassion, creativity, depth, intuition, and the unwavering desire to make the world better.

I will allow myself to feel their worth truly.

Standing at […]

By Doré Frances|2025-08-10T11:44:28-06:00August 10th, 2025|Dore Frances, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – The Sweet Rewards of Patience in Good Deeds – Series

To crave immediate reward for good deeds is like tasting fruit before it ripens.

Spiritual Insight:
When actions are driven by the desire for recognition or reward, fulfillment remains out of reach ~

like chasing a shadow.

True joy lies in the act itself, not in the outcome. When we serve or strive from a place of inner joy and purpose, the results unfold naturally, in their own divine timing.

Inner Experience:
When I act with love and without attachment to the result, I feel light and content. I trust the process and the timing of life. Free from expectations, I find deeper satisfaction in my […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:48:59-06:00August 10th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Series, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Whispers To The Soul – Letting Go to Move Forward: A Life Lesson from Pink Paint – Series

It was one of those still, hot August mornings when the air feels heavy with possibility. I woke with a quiet determination to transform the tiny powder room just off the kitchen.

Aspen trotted at my side, her paws keeping rhythm with my steps, as we set out into the soft hush of the early morning toward Home Depot.

We gathered a gallon of soft pink paint, two smooth wooden mixing sticks, a crinkling sheet of plastic to guard the floor, a handful of fresh brushes, a sturdy roller with its long extension, and a clean, empty pan—simple tools in my hands, yet carrying the quiet promise of transformation, something far more profound than a mere coat of paint.

I stirred the paint […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:49:26-06:00August 9th, 2025|Dore Frances, Series, Spirituality, Whispers To The Soul, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – Awaken to Each Day with Fresh Eyes and a Creative Spirit – Series

To awaken to the freshness of each day is to live with a creative spirit.

Spiritual Insight:
Life can feel repetitive when we become mechanical in our actions, simply moving from task to task.

This routine can dull our inner spark and leave us feeling disconnected. But each day carries its beauty, its lessons, its subtle gifts.

Inner Experience:
When I consciously choose to bring a new thought, a fresh perspective, or a deeper awareness into each day, I break free from monotony. I begin to see the sacred in the simple.

Creativity blossoms—not just in what I do, but in how I experience life.

Each moment […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:49:54-06:00August 9th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Series, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – Rise Through Life’s Tests by Letting Go with Grace – Series

The one who can let go with grace is the one who rises through every test of life.

Spiritual Insight:
When we learn to understand the deeper meaning behind life’s events and move through them with grace, we gain the strength to face all circumstances with stability. Instead of being weighed down by challenges, we remain aware of our inner resources and use each situation as a stepping stone.

Inner Experience:
Because I choose to move through difficulties with a light heart and a steady spirit, I pass life’s tests with peace and contentment. I am not trapped by temporary obstacles but uplifted by them. Each situation becomes […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T12:15:35-06:00August 8th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Dore Frances, Series, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

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