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May 94 min read
The Truth About Mental Health Hurts
And here’s the part that sends fury through my veins: Even if they WANTED HELP, there is so little help available,
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Nov 20, 20234 min read
I Knew the End was Near
WOW. I decided it was time to write a blog post about losing my sister, Therese. When I opened my folder to type one, I found this! I...
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Aug 31, 20233 min read
Harm Reduction = Opportunity to Live
Here's one of the biggest problems for someone with substance abuse disorder. To begin with, there is a saying that goes like this:...
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Aug 7, 20233 min read
How Drug Use and Suicide are Related
I lost Keven to suicide in August during Drug Overdose Awareness Month. I lost Anthony to overdose in September during Suicide Awareness...
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Mar 29, 20238 min read
The Illusion of Accessible Mental Health Care
There’s an illusion that mental health care is available for those who need or want it. Unfortunately, in my experience, and in observing...
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Jun 18, 20224 min read
COVID Report + 7 Things
It’s been a while since I’ve felt up to writing. First, I went through some “blues”, then I got COVID! COVID is no joke - I’m still very...
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Feb 4, 20223 min read
Depression & Opiates
I've had depression since early childhood. Before I started taking meds for it, it could be very severe, and I thought about ending my...
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Sep 30, 20213 min read
Suicide Awareness Month - Stigma
Stigma is any attitude, belief or behavior that discriminates against people There’s been a stigma toward substance abuse and mental...
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Jul 22, 20212 min read
Turning Loss into Hope
Maggie Today I’m sharing about a woman who is a genuine hero. One definition of hero is “someone who fights for a cause” and Maggie...
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Jun 16, 20212 min read
Nine Minutes & 58 Seconds of Love
There were so many things buzzing around in my head this week, it was hard to pick a topic to write on. But then to my surprise...
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May 20, 20215 min read
3 Most Dangerous Words a Parent Can Say Part 1
A few months after Keven’s death, I was at the grocery store in front of the milk section. As I reached for my half and half, I heard my...
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Apr 19, 20211 min read
Welcome to My New Writing Space
April 15, 2021 Thanks for taking the time to check out my writing! Don’t let the title of my blog scare you away! My main focus is...
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