Jasmine Ray-SymmsMay 5, 20172 minEnjoy the RideHaving a mental illness is like being on a giant roller coaster. First, you’re up, life is good, the meds are doing their thing, your...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsJan 1, 20172 min2017, Bring It On!A new year, a new start, so much potential lying ahead and yet, I wonder, will this year be better than the last? Twenty years ago, when...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsDec 22, 20163 minAfter the Longest NightLast night I went to a “Longest Night” service at my church. Held on the longest night of the year, just a few days before Christmas -...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsDec 4, 20164 minSurviving the HolidaysIt’s that time of year again: time with family, shopping for gifts, parties, travel, food. Some of you read that sentence with a smile on...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsNov 4, 20165 minBaby StepsBeing sick is miserable. Being in pain, being lonely, being sad – we wouldn’t choose these states. We want to be happy and healthy but...