“I can’t do it” he said, eyes blinking, his head twitching, almost like he was trying to dodge the rapid fire of his thoughts. “I know this is really hard for you, and that you are terrified right now, but Read More …
Dear Mental Health Provider, First, let me say that I commend you for your hard work and dedication to your profession. You have put in countless hours for schooling, clinical hours and for your patients. We, as a society, need Read More …
We are a society of escape. We are a society of avoidance. If I just ignore “it”, or hide from “it”, or bury “it” down deep, I won’t have to deal with “it”. “It” will resolve itself. If I can Read More …
Featured image: At the doctor’s office AGAIN!! Last week Syd was sick again. Early Monday morning she started with a croup like cough and a moderate fever. In addition to the typical frustration of having one of your kids uncomfortable, Read More …
In Part 2 I left off with Chris being admitted to inpatient care, not knowing that this was the last place he would receive OCD specific treatment. I talked about the relief I felt at the ER, how great the Read More …
Every spring (second spring if you are from the North East) I love throwing open the windows and letting out the cold stale air that winter has left behind. I love to welcome in the warm, fresh air that smells Read More …
If you haven’t read part 1, you may want to do so here, trust me, the rest of this will make a bit more sense if you do. I ended my post with the night before Christmas Eve 2017 ambulance Read More …
Have you ever had your life completely turned upside down? Me too, a few times actually: relocating to NH in 2008 and deciding on a complete career change, having my daughter, changing careers a few more times, taking control of Read More …
