I’m (not) fine. An Open Letter to Moms about Not Being Okay
Lately my two-year-old, Emily has developed a paralyzing fear of monsters. We've prayed about it, we've talked about it and…
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A promise to stop cutting
I am a zebra and my stripes are stained red, I used to say, back when my arms and shoulders…
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Mid-Life Depression
The last two months have been difficult to say the least. For most women, the average age for menopause is…
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How I Survived My Father’s Suicide
Originally published - August 11, 2014 (tlandrygilder.com) Today we heard of the death of Robin Williams, the ultra-talented actor loved…
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Their Bond Saved His Life; One Man’s Struggle with Depression and His Wife’s Battle to Save Him
We're honored to share this story with you in our My Point of View series. This is the story of…
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Post Holiday Depression
It's that time of year... The middle of January, and there is not a Christmas cookie in sight. New Years…
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“I Wanted to Kill Myself. I Didn’t.”
Author's update 2-16-2021 —Today, it has been nine years since mental illness nearly won. We look at this truck and…
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Feeling SAD from Old Man Winter?
Winter. The most dreadful time of year. Ok, maybe that's a bit dramatic and most of you will disagree but…
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The Why Nots, The What ifs, The Could Have Beens
Mental illness is like any other illness. Part of you is sick, and needs a trained medical professional to help…
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Search For The Answer – Your Life Depends On It
I felt terrible for eight months. It started with bronchitis that would not go away even after a round of a…
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