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

Melancholy – a Poem and a Song

“And so being young and dipped in folly, I fell in love with melancholy.” ~Edgar Allen Poe Hello. You’re back. … More

My Healing Heart – Words and Poems From the Past and Today

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

Remember in September Post #4. Prevent Suicide Yesterday. Today May Be Too Late.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2018: Tomorrow Needs You By Jamie Tworkowski   A year ago, we asked you to stay. We talked … More

Remember in September Post #1. Prevent Suicide Yesterday. Today May Be Too Late.

Today is the first day of September and September is a very important month. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness … More

Things you Should NEVER Say to Anyone

Things you should NEVER say to ANYONE at any time. Especially NEVER say them to someone living with MENTAL ILLNESS  … More

Mental Illness Labels

My list of mental illness labels is a long one. I have been diagnosed with postpartum depression, bipolar disorder 1 … More

As I Trace the Outline of My Life

A memoir traces the outline of the history of a person’s life. As I write my own memoir, I trace the outline … 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

Depression, Anxiety and I – two poems

  Depression and anxiety are a cruel selfish pair. Friends that can’t seem to live without each other. A random … More