***Please watch the two videos at the end of my post.*** They are powerfully inspiring and important. One of the … More
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Loud Whispers of Hope
As the Tsunami of mental illness struck, my life turned into a whirlwind of pain, confusion and loss. Destruction was … More
I am a Klonopin (Clonazepam) Lab Rat
Think about how scientists determine whether medications are safe before they are manufactured. Most of the time they use lab … More
My Loud Whispers of Hope–My New Blog Name and a Poem
“Turn loud whispers of hope into shouts of joy for the triumph of life and living.” ~Susan Walz My … More
Regarding Stigma and Addiction
I have been researching a lot lately about addiction and recovery as I have come to realize that most of … More
The Fabric of Me
The fabric of me is nothing you can see with the naked eye. The fabric of me was woven before … More
Melancholy – a Poem and a Song
“And so being young and dipped in folly, I fell in love with melancholy.” ~Edgar Allen Poe Hello. You’re back. … More
Password For Life
Have you ever forgot your password to your online bank account? Then you used the wrong password too many times so they put a freeze on your account and you could no longer have any access into your account. You knew they were trying to protect you from fraud and identity theft, but you just […]
Hide and Seek and the Pursuit of Happiness
Besides mental wellness, what else are we pursuing on our recovery journey? I believe one of the main and obvious … More
My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me
***Possible Trigger Warning*** This post contains content about suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. Here is a post I wrote about … More
My Loud Whispers of Hope 