Auld Lang Syne (Long, Long Ago)
My best friend in junior high and through most of high school was an objectively beautiful, very funny, and fiercely intelligent girl named Pam. I adored her. We spent virtually all of our time...
View ArticleSilent No Longer
This past week I penned an article that was published in the Buffalo News – Children will be hurt by move to adult facility (February 19). The piece was in response to the New York State Governor...
View ArticleWatching My Orchid Grow: Depression Tips from Wendy the Bipolar Chick
I have this orchid on my desk and it lost its flowers last year. Since then, it has sprouted four more stems, but no flowers. I used to get so annoyed! Have you ever tried to watch an orchid bloom?...
View ArticleA Humble Stance
There’s an old adage, “The older I get the less I know.” As I am well into the second half of my lifespan I believe this to be true. As someone who is often asked about mental health, and in particular...
View ArticleBen Behind His Voices: A Review
I was on vacation last week and I found this to be a great opportunity to read a book that’s been on my reading list for quite a while. It’s called by Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey From...
View ArticleThe Golden Years
The other day I visited my dad in the assisted living residence where he lives. It got me thinking about my “golden years.” I’m getting closer to this time in my life and I cannot help but wonder how...
View ArticleCollege Bound
It’s s that time of year again. Many college students are preparing for the upcoming semester and are planning for the year to come. I recall my experience of going to college for the first time. I was...
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Mental Health Humor cartoon originally posted at Psych Central NetworkDo YOU think it’s an accident that the AFSP list of "The most frequently cited risk factors for suicide are: Mental disorders, in...
View ArticleShe's in Mania, Mania Oh No
The end of August and beginning of September is the worst time of year for me mania-wise. I'm on spending lockdown, when all I want to do is shop on-line and plan vacations. I talk a mile a minute to...
View ArticleCut and Run
"I'm sorry, but I'm not going to be able to make it tonight. In fact, I should probably withdraw altogether."I have sheepishly sent texts like these on more than one occasion. I'm overwhelmed by...
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