Should the Mentally Ill be Incarcertated?Do you remember the worst day of your life? If you had to pause even for a second to think about it, consider yourself lucky. Some people…Nov 4Nov 4
Ten Things I’ve Learned Since My Son DiedAugust 11th marked four years since losing my son, Keven, to suicide. I’ve been pondering what I’ve learned and how different my life is…Sep 20Sep 20
Every 11 minutes Someone in the US Dies by SuicideSeptember is suicide awareness/prevention month. I’m grateful that there’s a month to bring awareness to this problem that affects the…Sep 20Sep 20
The Illusion of Accessible Mental Health CareThere’s an illusion that mental health care is available for those who need or want it. Unfortunately, in my experience, and in observing…Mar 31, 2023Mar 31, 2023
Suicide is Not SelfishFrom what I’ve experienced, suicide is an extremely uncomfortable topic for most people. But it’s one of the leading causes of death —…Mar 18, 20231Mar 18, 20231
Cry With Me NCrying and tears are a natural response to emotions. I’ve always been a “crier”. Until the last 15 years, most of my tears have been…Mar 18, 2023Mar 18, 2023
PTSD for ParentsThere’s a group of parents who suffer from PTSD. They are the parents who have children (of any age) who are suffering from substance use…Feb 15, 20221Feb 15, 20221
Grief Brain Made Me Run A Red Light!For anyone not familiar with the term “grief brain” I sincerely hope you never have to experience it. After losing Keven I was warned by…Jul 14, 20212Jul 14, 20212
3 Most Dangerous Words a Parent Can Say Part 2Rather than put information here that can be easily found on the Internet, I’ll provide you with the links to two excellent and trustworthy…Jun 12, 20211Jun 12, 20211
