Little things

Some of the wisest words I’ve received have come from my children.

Pangram

My younger daughter’s latest obsession is a word puzzle. It has me thinking about how I change my perspective on who I am and where I am going.

Paying attention to attention

The ability to pay attention is what allows human beings to experience life and the world around us. Depression can take that away.

What’s this about a PhD?

At first, getting a PhD seemed like a way to credential myself and expand my professional practice. Now, it’s a lifeline.

Relapse was not on my bingo card

Hello, Darkness, my old friend.

Choose your own adventure

I’m embarrassed and ashamed of the fact that I can’t stop internalizing the words and actions of insecure bullies.

Call for a substitution

Language matters. Words have resonance. Here’s an easy trick to see if you’re being a jerk with what you’re saying.

It is raining and the sun will come out

The first in a series of posts in acknowledgment of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Back to school

My grad school classes are starting up for the Summer Term and I’m thinking about what it means to be studying change management during this time of upheaval.

Recovery update: And we are off

Today marks my first day off of psychiatric medications in over four years.