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I left home that Sunday night knowing it would be the last time I would see my wife and baby boy. When I didn’t show up for my assignment the next day, […]
I left home that Sunday night knowing it would be the last time I would see my wife and baby boy. When I didn’t show up for my assignment the next day, […]
I grew up Catholic; my husband is Jewish. And even though I am no longer a practicing Catholic, Christmas is deeply embedded in my bones. There must be a tree […]
I suck. And it’s not just the nasty voice inside my head that I call “Cruella” that says so. No, most often the voices I hear saying I suck come […]
We’re getting mad this month on Crazy Good Parent, exploring what sets us off about being and living neurodiverse in our society. Tomorrow, Human In Recovery writes about how Hollywood […]
I blame it on Top Chef. Some time ago, in Season 4000 I think, one of the chefs was completely stressed out. Ok, that describes just about every episode, but […]
My husband knows I have some seriously dark days and when I’m down, he worries. So I’ve decided there are some things I really shouldn’t say or do, even in […]
I frequently get asked about mental illnesses. Typically, the questions center around symptoms: what are symptoms of specific disorders, what types of behaviors indicate that something might be a problem, […]
The following tips for tackling triggers were gathered from a number of sources, including health.com, Yahoo Health, and PsychCentral. These tips should not substitute for professional care. You should always […]
Trigger warning: this post includes mention of suicide and severe depression. When my son was born, I was lucky not to have post-partum depression. Oh, I had a a few […]
Keeping track of your moods is a great way to check in with yourself. If you keep track of other things you do that affect emotions—exercise, sleep, medications—you can also […]