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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...

You have two people, same age, same ability level. One is walking along a flat sidewalk, the sun shining, the other is attempting to...

After spending her entire life in the Pacific Northwest, my youngest child has decided to move several states away to begin a new life....

When you have a mental illness, you can get mired in the pain. Your brain tells you lies: “You are worthless!” “You are unlovable!” “You...

Currently, our country is in turmoil. We are divided into groups, all of us struggling to find our own version of hope, joy and...

I love to visit Port Townsend, WA. I sit looking at the water, the driftwood on the beach, the birds on the driftwood. I can see trees...

Do you hear God speaking? Do you listen? God speaks to us in many ways (John 10:27-28 Luke,6:46 Job 33:14-18, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews...

It’s been 9 days since my last ECT treatment. In a way, I’ve been traumatized. The pain of the IV’s, the medications, the headaches and...

For some of us, choosing health requires a lot of work. It means facing painful issues, giving up negative habits, developing positive...

I thought I was prepared for ECT. I had researched it. I thought I had a pretty good grasp of what was going to happen but the reality...

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’ve written before that my life motto and the theme for this blog is “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about...

When the pain of life gets too strong, what do you do? When you’re hurting or struggling, lonely or scared, how do you cope? Finding...

Have you ever wanted something so desperately it consumed your heart and mind? A desire that drives out all remembrance that God is in...

After pressure from doctors for years, I agreed to try an alternative treatment. The depression was overwhelming me and traditional...

Having 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...