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The Empty Chair at the Table

Holidays can be an emotional reminder of loss. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the most difficult. If someone at your holiday...

The Myth of Losing An “Only Child”

Often people express “extra” concern when they hear I lost my only child. They say things like, “how tragic to lose your only child!” But...

Drunks, tweakers and junkies…

Addiction: Disease or Choice, Part One Ask yourself this question honestly: Do you think addiction and alcoholism are a moral failing or...

COVID Report + 7 Things

It’s been a while since I’ve felt up to writing. First, I went through some “blues”, then I got COVID! COVID is no joke - I’m still very...

It's About More than Gun Control

It’s not just about gun violence. Of course, I see the role guns play in today's mass shootings, I am 100% for gun control* but there's...

Depression & Opiates

I've had depression since early childhood. Before I started taking meds for it, it could be very severe, and I thought about ending my...

Surviving and Thriving After Loss Interview

Hi Everyone! Tuesday, December 7, was Keven's birthday. I just happened to be asked to take part in an interview on the topic of grief on...

Suicide Awareness Month - Stigma

Stigma is any attitude, belief or behavior that discriminates against people There’s been a stigma toward substance abuse and mental...

Suicide Awareness Month - It's Not a Selfish Act

I’m grateful for the “awareness movement” because its brought attention to all the various causes out there. I looked at a list and there...