Category Archives: bi-polar

We’ve heard the wisdom it takes a village to raise a child The same is true about breaking the silence about mental illness…it takes a village. Mental health awareness and advocacy is a people’s movement. It is the collective voices of our multiple villages uniting for better mental health. It takes a village speaking outContinue reading “Breaking the Silence Takes a Village”

This is a big week of firsts in my household: first and only child that I birthed starts kindergarten first book that I wrote arrives in the mail My son started out this week declaring he quit school (even before it began) and came home after his fist day proclaiming he was in love, inContinue reading “Crazy out of the box”

Robin Williams lived a life that brought laughter and joy to millions through his comedy and acting. He died at his home from suicide on Monday, August 11, 2014, at the age 63. He battled a brain disease that included severe depression. Even with treatment, support from loved ones, and a successful career, mental illnessContinue reading “Robin Williams Lived”