Those we have lost
Those we have lost: Sam
“You don’t know?” he asked me. I knew immediately that something terrible had happened. He told me Sam had taken his own life. I went cold. I was shocked to my core
Climbing out of Darkness
Triggers
We are, those of us with long-term mental illness, constantly fighting a battle with ourselves, but it should not be a battle of anger or aggression. Our weapons are kindness and compassion and most of all, awareness. We must be peaceful warriors.
Climbing out of Darkness
Moving past our comfort zones
Until the advent of the modern world, our lives were full of risk
Climbing out of Darkness
Struggling
Yesterday was the 4th anniversary of my son’s suicide attempt. Always a rough day. This year is even harder since my other children now live in Oregon. I have no family living in the desert with me anymore. Thankfully I have the biggest, best circle of friends I have ever Read more…