The Word Psycho is Not Micro – a very short poem

There is nothing micro about being called “Psycho.” Stop the word. It is absurd. End the stigma. It’d be very … More

“The Time is Up” For Mental Illness Stigma (With a Video of Oprah’s Speech From the Golden Globes)

Oprah’s speech was absolutely brilliant. When I listened to her speech, I heard her words knowing what the powerful theme … More

I know it’s not the holiday season right now, but I love that quote! We need to remember that quote … More

There is nothing casual about bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder does not greet or meet you in a kind, casual or friendly manner. Bipolar … More

To be a martyr is the best compliment a person could ever receive and is the strongest and best kind … More

I wrote this poem after hearing about the loss of a beautiful young man named Drew. I do not know … More

My heart is saddened by the fact that I live in a culture where so many people feel they are … More

Please stop speaking and behaving like a mean old tart leaving a sour bitter taste in my mouth, mind … More

https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/fish/ Sometimes I like to tell people that I was once a Special Education teacher. That was a part of … More