

True Love and Mental Illness
(Photo of Jeff and Katie Norris) All year I have been reflecting on the relationship I have with my husband. Today we have been married...


Bridgewatch Angels: Deterring Suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge
We moved to the San Francisco Bay area about two years ago. One of the things I love about living here is to see the Golden Gate Bridge...


Book Review: Get “Furiously Happy” with Jenny Lawson
“Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things,” is a book about Jenny Lawson’s life, living with mental illness. Often...


Do You Need an Attitude Adjustment?
No. No, even if you have mental illness, even if you have a hard time regulating your emotions, even if you keep repeating difficult...


When Suicidal Thoughts are a Part of Daily Life
[Trigger warning for talking about suicidal thoughts. I would also like to remind people to read the whole blog post and know that I am...


Mental Health Support: 5 Things Ministers Should Not Do, and 10 Things They Can Do
Glennon Doyle Melton, of Momastery, recently wrote an article called “If You Wouldn’t go to Your Minister for a Mammogram, Don’t go for...


Self-Care Isn't Selfish
One of the most important things in recovery from mental illness is to keep up with self-care. However, this is also one of the things...


"Do I Really Look Like That?!": The Intricacies of Weight and Recovery
We finally unpacked some boxes that had been lying around from our recent move. In this box, we found our bathroom scale. I usually never...


Panic Disorder Recovery: 5 is the Magic Number
I have a severe panic disorder that is linked to emetophobia (fear of throwing up). Basically, I panic in any situation that I cannot get...


I Went Paleo and Now I Don't Hate Everything
There has been an article from Pop Sugar circulating called "I Went Paleo and Now I Hate Everything" that in many ways is funny, but it...