My brother called me last night from the hospital where he is getting electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to treat his severe bipolar brain disease. ECT is not a cure, but it can significantly improve his depression. I can hear the fatigue, fear and hunger in his voice. Today he is getting his second round of treatment,Continue reading “I Don’t Need Google”
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When a Minister Dies
Ministers are people who answer God’s call to serve the world, offering the love and hope of the good news of God’s redeeming love. But what happens when a minister of the good news dies from suicide? How do we wrap our hearts and minds around the suicide of a minister? The minister who preachedContinue reading “When a Minister Dies”
Christmas in Rehab: 5 Things My Brother Learned
My brother Scott spent this Christmas in rehab thousands of miles away from home. In my book I share what it’s like to be his sister and to witness his struggle with bipolar disorder and addiction. Scott just got home yesterday, so I asked him about Christmas in rehab, in search of answers to whyContinue reading “Christmas in Rehab: 5 Things My Brother Learned”
Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund 