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It is inevitable that wherever two or more people are gathered, there will be two different opinions. Sometimes our differences are benign, harmless, or even comical and nobody’s feathers  get ruffled. Other times, our contrasting beliefs collide and feelings of contention ensue. As discomforting as a disagreement may feel, there is something to be learned…

I’ve read that mental disorders are caused by a combination of things and not just any one component. A mental disorder involves our genetic makeup as well as our environment.  Though mental health issues were never mentioned in my home during the years I was growing up, my father had a mental disorder which impacted…

Life is hard all by itself. Living life while at the same time wrestling with a mental impairment is even more challenging. Mental disorders such as depression, high anxiety, post traumatic stress syndrome, or bipolar disorder disrupts our ability to rebound from inevitable losses such as relationships, physical health or even our quick wit. Mental…

On my wedding day, when I walked down that church aisle, I thought about a plan of escape. Just in case my marriage did not work, I told myself that I could always get a divorce. Not a great way to start one’s marriage. Shutting the Door  As a result of holding onto my getaway…