August 2025

The start of a new school year often brings excitement and anticipation for many children, but for some, it can stir up anxiety and uncertainty. For my son Grayson, this year began with a new school environment that felt overwhelming. Transitioning to a much larger setting was a big change, and with that change came […]

I find deep inspiration in the stories of others and their mental health journeys. They have often been a lifeline for me, especially in these recent weeks when my own battlefield has shifted to physical health challenges. Simple tasks like getting something from a cupboard, making the bed, or stepping into the shower have required

Love holds many meanings, and its expression is unique to each person. In my life, love has been the strength, power, and encouragement that helped me move forward. While many people have touched my heart, my sister has always been one of my greatest sources of comfort and guidance. I have always known she was

Looking back, I lost or quit many jobs when I was younger without fully understanding why. I would overanalyze each situation, breaking it down into little things that seemed to justify the outcome, but I never truly saw the root cause. Growing up in the 1970s, mental health was not something openly discussed. I wasn’t

Life has a way of testing us, often when we least expect it. Recently, I faced one of those tests head-on after a health scare landed me in the hospital for five days. What began as chest pain and difficulty breathing quickly became a series of blood tests, scans, and worry. Each day I hoped

What is Masking?If you’re living with mental health challenges, you’ve probably heard the term before. Maybe you’ve seen that medication commercial, the one where a woman is out in public holding up a smiley-face mask while looking anything but happy. That’s a simple, visual example of masking. A quick search defines masking as “the act