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

Stigma: The Thorn in My Side

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

The Mental Illness Box

This is a a new and improved version of an old post from a few months ago. I hope you … More

We Need to Talk About ALL Deaths by Suicide—Not Just When Celebrities Die by Suicide

I am saddened by the two celebrities, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, that died by suicide last week. However, I … More

Mental Illness Stigma Contributed to Kate Spade’s Suicide

Kate Spade’s death is ruled a suicide by medical examiner. A New York medical examiner has ruled that Kate Spade’s … More

Mariah Carey Reveals She Has Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder is much more prevalent world-wide than we realize.  And yet, another star admits having bipolar disorder. Mariah Carey … More

My New Weekly “Friday Facts” Did You Know?

Did you know? “Three pounds of flesh control your life. It’s your brain.” unknown Sadly, did you know? “Donations for … More

The Word Psycho is Not Micro – a very short poem

There is nothing micro about being called Psycho. Stop the word. It is absurd. ~written by Susan Walz Copyright © By Susan … More

They Say Mental Illness is an Invisible Disease – a Poem

Because today is World Poetry Day 2018, I decided to write a poem. I hope you like it. They say … More

Terminated by Stigma

They cast me away, with obvious dismay. Nothing to say, not even to pray. Discrimination and bias displayed, ignorance and … More