“Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what God has done for me.” Psalm 66:16. I remember the first time I shared my story of mental health recovery beyond my circle of family and friends: just thinking about it makes my palms itch and echoes of knots to form in […]
A Personal Reflection on “13 Reasons Why”
Watching “13 Reasons Why” brought back a lot of memories and emotions from my own horrible high school years. It also made me realize anew that suicidality is still a mystery and, too often, a shameful secret that can claim too many lives. We do need to talk about it, as the show supposedly intends. […]
A Reflection on Anxiety and Awareness
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11.28-30. Too often […]