You Are So Brave…

“You are so brave to share your story,” many people have said to me throughout the years. “Thank you,” I’d … More

Don’t Be a Negative Nelly

My brain is always moving quickly–thinking, planning, reminiscing, dreaming, creating and is actively working. It doesn’t shut down much. It … More

***Please watch the two videos at the end of my post.*** They are powerfully inspiring and important. One of the … More

As the Tsunami of mental illness struck, my life turned into a whirlwind of pain, confusion and loss. Destruction was … More

“Turn loud whispers of hope into shouts of joy for the triumph of life and living.” ~Susan Walz My … More

I have been researching a lot lately about addiction and recovery as I have come to realize that most of … More

Hello everyone. I’ve missed you all. Since I began my blog two years ago, I have never written so few … More

Since I am still working non-stop on my memoir (almost done… really) I thought I would repost this poem I … More

“And so being young and dipped in folly, I fell in love with melancholy.” ~Edgar Allen Poe Hello. You’re back. … More

I am currently employed at an alternative school for special needs children. At first, I thought this was an excellent … More