How to Survive a Therapeutic Soak
So you have and it’s been decided that you should take a nice bath to soak away what ails you. There’s a cliche about moms wishing they had time for…
This is My Cloak and This is My Scepter
May I present to you Her Royal Highness Christina with her dashing cloak and scepter? I’ve had a rough couple of weeks, both physically and emotionally. This picture was taken…
Are You an Emotional Gladiator?
After a tearful therapy session today, my psychiatrist told me I’m an emotional gladiator. We were discussing the vast topic of loss – not just death, but failed relationships and…
On Death and Loss
My therapist asked me to do a homework assignment for him before my next appointment, which is tomorrow. So of course, I left it until today. The subject is loss,…
What Does Mental Illness Look Like?
Mental illness looks very different not only from person to person, but day to day for each person. When you see me out and about, you most likely see me…