Sometimes it isn't people that bring us comfort. It's an object, a thing. If you're wondering what I'm talking about, read on. It's a bittersweet story.
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What about the “one of those days”?
We had quite a weekend from visiting the past and meeting up again with my very first boyfriend (fifth grade) and a storm that ripped through our yards taking down a number of trees. Read on....
Why depression doesn’t respond to quick and easy solutions.
It’s no surprise to anyone that we live in a world of instant gratification. We click on Amazon and order something and now we can get it a day. We can reach out to our friends with a few taps on our phone. That's not all bad, either. But depression isn't cure immediately, not usually … Continue reading Why depression doesn’t respond to quick and easy solutions.
Hope is the first step in overcoming depression.
Depression robs us of the ability to see beyond our own hurt and pain. In other words, it robs us of hope. I have a number of friends and family members who are afflicted by clinical depression. While I might offer varying kinds and degrees of help, the one thing I always offer is hope. … Continue reading Hope is the first step in overcoming depression.
Thoughts on the events of this past weekend
What can I add to the mass shootings from this past weekend. Not much. But there IS hope.
The gift of depression 