My mother wasn’t the best at being a mom. We didn’t share a whole lot of mother-daughter moments and my memories of her are not as joy-filled as I would like. Yet, I think of her at Christmas time. She hated Christmas and didn’t always cope with the stress of the holidays in healthy ways. […]
Holidays
Waiting
It’s Advent. And we wait. We wait for a miraculous event that can transform lives through weeks of hope, peace, joy and love. For the literal millions of people, however, who live with a mental health diagnosis, even a day can feel like forever. I remember the experience of being institutionalized; waiting for the day […]
Holidays
“Why aren’t you smiling? It’s (insert holiday here) and we’re supposed to be joyful!” Said to countless people by countless people at family gatherings, parties, or church services relating to holidays. It’s OK to feel great around the holidays. It’s OK to celebrate. It’s OK to laugh, dance, and sing for joy. It’s not just […]
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