Category Archives: Mental Illness

Nobody is too good for mental illness. Or too rich or too young. Then why was I surprised when this wealthy and good man’s eyes teared up? As he told me about how suicide intruded in on his family’s life, tears began to fall. And because it was too much to bare, he shifted hisContinue reading “When Tears Fall”

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”