By Her View From Home Beyond the Headlines: Bailey’s Story
Trigger warning: This post discusses suicide and death Headlines are spreading on national news about the deaths of Bailey, Jeremy,…
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By Kim Hanson I Long to Hear My Son’s Voice Again
One chilly, wet, March day, our kind, compassionate, gentle son passed away. Although he suffered from schizophrenia and had related…
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The Ravages of Schizophrenia: A Mother’s Perspective
Our bright, beautiful, beloved son was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his late 20s. Although the manifestation of his illness surfaced…
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By Leana Woughter My Life Existed, but I Wasn’t in It
Inside my home, there are journals filled with angry words and graphic thoughts detailing my spiral into madness while having…
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56 Days of Darkness
Why would she post that picture for the world? When you see it on an ad or in a movie,…
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I’m a Mom With Bipolar Disorder and I’m Not Hiding Anymore
For decades, I have kept it a secret, hidden away behind a smile and casual conversation. I was afraid—afraid of…
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PTSD Claimed My First Responder Father and I’ll Never Stop Missing Him
As an adult, you come to the realization that your parents won’t live forever. You hope they will be around…
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By Jenni Brennan Dear Husband: It’s OK to Be Depressed, But You Can’t Ignore it
Dear husband, we need to have a real conversation. You are the first to admit that lately things have changed…
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By Courtney Devich Mental Illness Doesn’t Make You Less Christian
Hey friend, there’s something I think we need to address because it’s weighing on my heart. There's this stigma I…
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5 Things You Need To Know About Self Harm
I can close my eyes and easily recall the first time I purposely cut myself. It was almost 13 years…
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I Loved “The Queen’s Gambit,” But It Was Hard On My Mama Heart
If, like me, you’ve spent the last week or so utterly captivated by The Queen’s Gambit to the point where…
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By Keegan Taylor To the Mother Fighting For Her Mental Health: Keep Going, Your Babies Need You
Suicide. Depression. Anxiety. Anger. Sadness. Fatigue. These were common themes of my childhood. My paternal grandma committed suicide three years…
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