“Well, hello old friend.I haven’t seen you in a long while. Welcome back, have a seat.” I wave my hand towards the couch in what
Tag: mental health
How Are You Doing?
This is a question I got recently, via text, from someone who is more than an acquaintance but less than what could be termed a
A Storm is Easier to Weather When You Aren’t Alone
When I talk to someone about my depression, OCD, PTSD, grief or anxiety (yes, I am a hot mess of epic proportions) and how I

Day Eight
It’s been one week since I left home to find some peace and, more importantly, distance, from the last few weeks and all of the
Tonight, 2011
My son looked at the man sitting across from us in the emergency room. It was hard not to notice him. He was handcuffed,and a
The Artist
I say that I’m not creative, that I don’t have an artistic bone in my body. I assure you, when you say I must be