I was reading a post from Cat which referenced blogformentalhealth.com. Curious, I clicked on the link. It’s a blogroll which enables posts about mental health to be more widely shared. Recalling a side line moment at my daughter’s soccer practice (last night) in which I felt different from the other mothers because of my depression, … More Sidelines
For me, depression was status quo, meaning it was my normal. I always doubted myself at gatherings, thinking nothing I said would be of interest because everyone was more accomplished, more intelligent, more attractive, etc. It was only when I got a boost from another, usually my husband, that I came out of my shell. … More What Depression Taught Me
My book, Breaking the Cycle, is not a feel good, light-hearted read. Nope. It’s a whopper of bad stuff from things I endured in my childhood to poor judgments I made as an adult. I don’t come across as very likeable. In fact, at times, even I want to knock some sense into me. Given … More How Negative Can a Memoir Be?
Wow! Whoever thought I’d be capable of blogging. I have resisted Facebook until today. An old friend and I recently reconnected, and her first question to me was: are you on Facebook? So far, our communications have been limited to e-mail. Sharing fond childhood memories, apologizing for/forgiving hurtful interactions, and catching up with this wonderful … More Technology Illiterate
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