

For Better or Worse
On June 24th my husband, Joe, and I will celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary. To those who have been married for decades, five years...


The Weight of Depression
Depression is heavy. It weighs you down both mentally and physically. It slows your mind and body and makes you feel like you are moving...


What Goes Up Must Come Down
That's what Issac Newton said. He was referring to gravity, but it can also be applied to bipolar disorder. I have done pretty well for...


8 Things to Remember When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
I have Crohn’s disease. At times, my intestines are all out of whack. It even affects my eyes! If I tell someone that my stomach is...


Hiding Behind a Smile
A smile - People put it on when they're happy or nervous. Others put it on to be polite. Some smile to acknowledge a person's presence....