I am a life preserver. I remember standing on the edge to the abyss alone. As my feet carefully slide along the edge, I see one. When this one agrees, I reach out with my emotional arm, grasp their elbow, and we lock arms. Together we inch our way back and down. Once on safe … Continue reading The Life Preserver by King Jesus
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The Next Chapter
"Praise God, we made it to here," I say as I kiss my husband thank you for my morning coffee at our beloved Edelen Acres.
Crabapple in bloom
Joey Herdina is one of the least of these. He need a new home in Northern Kentucky after the death of his father, Stephen.
“Everyman” Cliff Bauman publishes his 911 story
Like everyone on 911, I will always remember where I was when we watched the first tower fall. I was at Edelen Acres doing a training via Webex for someone on China, I believe. My husband, Dan called me to the basement to watch the first tower fall. We were all in shock. I was … Continue reading “Everyman” Cliff Bauman publishes his 911 story
Unpacking depression
“I was told, ‘If you are depressed, you have no excuse’” my friend, who battles depression, said to me recently. “That is just mental illness stigma,” I replied. What is mental health stigma? Mental health stigma refers to societal disapproval, or when society places shame on people who live with a mental illness or seek … Continue reading Unpacking depression
Our Toughest Battle of the Day
My psychiatrist once said to me, "The most important issue for anyone with a mental health condition is sleep."
What Courage Really Looks Like
"Thank you for sharing your story; you are so courageous," a woman said to me at one of my “In Our Own Voice” presentations. As usual, I smiled and thanked her. It always surprises me when people thank me for speaking out—that the “speaking out” aspect is what they believe is most courageous. Yes, speaking … Continue reading What Courage Really Looks Like
God Bless America
Thank you for being a community that listens even if my experiences are different than your own. I want to just express my gratitude for people in my life willing to "start the conversation" about what is a divisive issue in our culture today.
Following in My Father’s Footsteps
“You definitely got your Dad's eye for detail and texture,” one relative said after I posted one of my pictures online. “ ... I give you art as a means of empathy and support for everyone suffering during these complex times... Perhaps then we will all begin to think creatively and bring about innovation and change.
Psychosis Diary: My Gift of Empathy and Support
I believe that psychologically, we are in shock as a nation. But, what can I do? Once again, I give you crude drawings as a means of connection of showing empathy and support for all those suffering.
Mental Health Warrior 