Living Out About Your Neurodiversity
I didn’t always live the glamorous life of an over-educated, under-employed, sometimes stay-at-home mom. For a while, a long, long time ago, I worked in public relations. At lunch with […]
This Week’s Crazy Talk
Who knows you’re neurodiverse? I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder in 2007, though I have clearly had it all my life. I didn’t start talking about my diagnosis outside […]
Naming Names: Why “The Mentally Ill” Is The Wrong Thing To Call Us
When Crazy Good Parent was conceived, like many babies, it didn’t have a name. Sure, there was a list of names. But like those my husband and I generated for […]
This crazy cold week
I hear they’re calling my hometown “Chiberia,” since the temperature here in Chicagoland is lower than that in Siberia. It’s so cold my dog went out to do his duty […]
Three resolutions I think I can keep
I’m not big on resolutions, but so many people I respect are making them, that I thought, “What the hell? I’ll make some resolutions!” When I worked in public relations, […]
How I stay sane during school breaks
I never thought I’d say it, but I’ve become a creature of habit. I used to scoff at the value of routines, but I’ve become a believer. After all, routines […]
The crazy week ahead
I hate it when I get crazier because my kids are home 24/7 due to school vacations. But I’m at that point. So, this week, I want to focus on […]
Share your posts with the crazies
Do you have posts you’d like to see on CGP? We won’t be posting new works this week, but would love to see your posts on coping with kids, partner […]
Black Dog Tribe
Black Dog Tribe is a UK-based site that focuses on providing a community where those with mental health issues can gather to share their stories, get support, discover news about […]
Why I Write About My Head
I wrote about why I write about being crazy over at Tipsy Lit, an awesome site full of terrific writers and I’m gobsmacked to be included. Check it out!
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