Regarding Stigma and Addiction

I have been researching a lot lately about addiction and recovery as I have come to realize that most of … More

A Skipping Stone–a free verse poem and some thoughts

It’s not turning out the way I hoped it would. Maybe it’s time for a reality check. The realities, the … More

The fabric of me is nothing you can see with the naked eye. The fabric of me was woven before … More

Since I was a young child there was a thorn in my side–a thorn in my flesh that penetrated deep … More

I am currently employed at an alternative school for special needs children. At first, I thought this was an excellent … More

Living with a mental illness most of my life, forced me to pretend. I became a great actor, masquerading and … More

You use to help me when I needed you the most. Dependable. Reliable. Confident. Creative. Sharp. Quick with the wit. … More

Because I am finishing the last chapter of my memoir, I ‘ve had to revisit that dreadful day on February … More

1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. When mental illness is … More

It is called Dermatillomania and it is a real illness. I never heard of this illness before. I used to … More