A tiny setback can trigger a HUGE ripple effect– an earthquake, an avalanche of pain and heartbreak collected from a … More
Author: my loud whispers of hope
Living With Mental Illness is Like Swimming With A Great White Shark Lurking Nearby
Recently, I have been waking up every morning and thinking, “Another day. Ho hum. Just another day,” while feelings of … More
I Must Carry On Bravely
Boy, was I stupid. Yep. What was I thinking? I think I was hopeful that anything was possible and I … More
An Unwelcome Itch – a poem
Mental illness is a bitch that leaves an unwelcome itch I cant scratch away. Believe me. I’ve tried all day. … More
I Must Resign…
Teaching full-time with children who have violent behaviors has become too stressful and overwhelming for me. You know the saying, … More
I’m Bobbing Underwater – a poem
Sad. Scared. Trying not to cry. A brewing pain I won’t deny. Becoming difficult to hide. Can’t bear to fight … More
Suicide Prevention is a Must. Please Listen and Watch…
Never let a smile fool you and never hide behind your smile. Talk to someone. There is help and there … More
Oops. I Forgot to Take Care of My Physical Health
It it imperative to take care of both our physical health and mental health. For years I have worked diligently … More
Full Circle Recovery
Wow. It has been over two months since I wrote. I have been too busy living to write. I used … More
Find Your Thing to Recovery
For years I was too busy surviving the pain of mental illness to fully experience the beauty of living. For … More