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This blog is called, “Finding Joy Despite Mental Illness”. I haven’t written in quite some time because I’ve struggled to do this. I...

Today has been an interesting day. I just finished watching Oprah Winfrey accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globe Awards...

Think about your week. What did you do in the past 7 days? Did you go to the gym? Have lunch with a friend? Take one of those days and...

I’ve led a challenging life. I’ve struggled more than some and been blessed more than others. Through it all I’ve had one goal: to help...

A friend of mine told me the story of a woman she knew who lost her husband. This woman was so angry at God that she railed at Him...

I have a confession to make. I really dislike “PC” language. It stressed me out worrying about whether or not I’m using the right words...

For the last several months I’ve been battling severe depression, my thinking frequently distorted and self-focused. I’m fortunate to...

This blog is written to provide encouragement to those struggling with life to have hope, joy and fulfillment. I try very hard, however,...

One of the reasons I write this blog is to share my experiences to battle stereotypes and stigmas regarding mental illness. My last post...

Having a mental illness means needing help sometimes. I spent this last week in an inpatient psychiatric facility otherwise known as the...

I get up in the morning more tired than when I went to bed the night before. I go about my daily routine without thinking - the heaviness...

Have you ever read a book that changed your life? I have several that I read at just the right time with the message I needed right at...

Last 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 -...

While struggling with mental illness is hard, it’s no cake walk for those who love someone with mental illness. They love us. They...

It can be so hard, when you’re struggling, to stand up for yourself. Even when you’re not struggling, it’s hard to speak up to someone...

Being sick is miserable. Being in pain, being lonely, being sad – we wouldn’t choose these states. We want to be happy and healthy but...

My favorite quotation is, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain” by Vivian Greene....