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For When You Want a Lullaby: An Essay on Loss
“Lullaby” is my letter to Preston, to my family, to myself and to anyone else hurting, lost, hopeless and defeated.
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Take Two
With the help of newer medication and a very competent doctor, I am now in good shape. I appreciate the love and support of my wife, children, family and my doctor.
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Tapestry of Life
If you are good at developing a tapestry, your stitches will be neat and the same dimension every try. When you have a mental illness, creating the tapestry is a lot more difficult. -
In Case You Need a Rainbow
I asked myself what I wanted to do and who I wanted to be. The answers came and I found the courage to take action to make it happen. My life matters. -
I’m Not Ok, but I Will Be
I am thankful for the ability to reach so many loved ones that are afraid to get help because of the unfair stigma associated with mental illness. -
Merry Christmas and (Un?) Happy Holidays
The more we discuss our personal battles with one another, the more we are reminded that we are not alone – especially this holiday season. -
8 of Our Favorite Blogs from Buzzfeed’s Mental Health Week
Buzzfeed recently had their first ever Mental Health Week where they posted nearly 150 blogs on the subject. Here is a list of NAMI’s favorites. -
A Beautiful Train Wreck
Having schizophrenia is not wrong. I openly share information about my disorder and struggle with others in hopes of lessening the shame of asking for help. -
What’s New on the NAMI Bookshelf?
Here are some books to check out if you are looking for new interesting and enlightening books about mental health. -
I Am Living with Schizoaffective Disorder and I Will Not Be Silenced
I do not call myself schizoaffective. I call myself what I am: a person living with schizoaffective disorder.