For readers looking for a sensational tell-all, Lynne Spears' Through the Storm, will be disappointing. I, too, was disappointed, but for different reason Through the Storm, subtitled A Real Story of ... Read More about Book Review – Through the Storm
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September – Suicide Prevention Month
My son was stationed at Pensacola Naval Air Station. A phone call from Mississippi was certainly out of the ordinary. “What are you doing in Mississippi?” were my first words. “I’m in the ... Read More about September – Suicide Prevention Month
The view at the top of a new hill
“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial;” (James 1:12 NAS) Walking is my second favorite exercise. I’m returning to walking daily because our local swimming pool is closed for the winter (my ... Read More about The view at the top of a new hill
A Realistic Future
About 18 months ago, our son began treatment for the first time since his diagnosis. In the beginning, he went to a psychologist because he had been ordered by the Marine Corp to do so. When he was ... Read More about A Realistic Future
It is Possible
Last month my friend's daughter, Helene*, graduated from college with her bachelor's degree in math.At first blush, you might think that Helene is no different than the tens of thousands of other ... Read More about It is Possible
A Better Future
My prayers and hopes have deep roots in reality. (Phil. 1:7, MSG)As my son became symptomatic in his teens, his future looked grim through my human mother's eyes. When he joined the Marine Corp, he ... Read More about A Better Future
Here and Now
"Seek first the kingdom of God ...." Mt. 6:33Like many, I believed the main thought of this verse was to "seek" God - put Him first in my life. You know, "God first, other second, self last."This ... Read More about Here and Now
Seeing the Illness
The first principle of support for NAMI family support groups is "We will see the individual first, not the illness."As family members it is easy to see the illness first because so much of our lives ... Read More about Seeing the Illness
Did I Do This?
Often mental illness will first exhibit as behavior that seems a little strange: Talking to one's self, imaginary worlds, or staying away from other people. When this behavior occurs in a young adult, ... Read More about Did I Do This?
No More Guilt
“If you will just get out of your son’s life, he will be fine.” The words hit me right in the heart. Oh, I had plenty of people critique my parenting over the course of the five years ... Read More about No More Guilt