Book Birthday

Today at lunch my friend corrected me saying, “No. It’s not when your book is out. It’s out now.” Today is the official publication date. I’ve come out of the secret place where we hide our shameful stories. And you know what? It’s not bad. In fact, it’s a relief. I can truly be myself.Continue reading “Book Birthday”

Love and Mental Illness

Love is complicated enough without adding mental illness into the mix. But for many of us, the experience of human love includes being in relationship with someone who happens to have mental illness. Deeply loving a family member, friend or lover who has an organic brain disease is a grand adventure with incredible, breathtaking vistasContinue reading “Love and Mental Illness”

The Muchness of Medications

My toddler son really had to go pee. He was possessive of his potty. So when he had to share the bathroom that he uses at home with his uncle, we was a little miffed. I took my son’s small hand, sticky fingers and all, and walked him into his bathroom. All the while heContinue reading “The Muchness of Medications”