The stigma surrounding depression stems from a lack of understanding of the condition. It is not just a case of "the blues" or a reaction to one of life's temporary setbacks. In the hope of helping others understand more, I've compiled a list of things to know about depression, as well as ways to help those in our lives who ... More..
the silver moon looks down from her place in the violet night sky, as the earth spins around the sun. another night draws to a close as another year quietly slips by. I think of my promise last year, and how I thought, this time, I had it figured out. a resolution I couldn't possibly break, so strong it was in its simplicity... More..
standing on the shore, not quite hand-in-hand. we do not belong anymore; not to this place, not to each other. the waves crashing around our feet, I look at you looking at me. I see the longing and ask myself if we had come here a year ago (as we so often said we would, and somehow never did), would anything be different now... More..
I watch, helpless, as the house crashes down around me. Piles of fallen bricks block my way to other rooms, but to path to the door is clear. I could leave. But once I walk through the door, the house will be gone. I won't be able to come back. And I don't know what's beyond the door. But I could leave. I slowly make my way ... More..
From the social stigma associated with "being in therapy" to the high cost of healthcare (and the lack of providers willing to cover counseling), there are many reasons people choose not to seek professional help when life becomes too much to handle. While there is no real substitute for the experience and education of a tra... More..
Good luck, bad luck, no luck... it's such an odd concept. When I bother to tell anyone my entire life story, they always respond the same way: "Wow, you've had more than your share of bad luck!" And, I suppose, they're right if we use the traditional definitions. However, I prefer to think of it as having been presented with... More..
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