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 […]
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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 […]
Christmas In The Ruins
I’ve been carrying around a secret since just before Thanksgiving. I’m pretty sure I didn’t share this secret with anyone, but I lost my car in a parking lot twice […]
The Crazy Week Ahead
Tomorrow, I’ll reveal my deep dark secret about Christmas. Pretty sure there are others who feel the way I do, but I know there are a lot who don’t. And […]
SANE
Editor’s note: Beginning today, I’ll explore the many resources—besides Crazy Good Parent, of course—dedicated to supporting people with mental health issues. SANE is a UK-based organization founded 25 years ago […]
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