Category Archives: crazy

It’s an honor to write this blog post in honor of National Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 5-11) and the publication of Blessed are the Crazy: Breaking the silence about mental illness, family, and church. Today I met with undergraduates at a small liberal arts college to talk about mental illness. I shared with themContinue reading “Stronger Together”

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”

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”