This might have been the hardest decision I have ever made: my mental clarity and executive functioning on medication – my stable mental health – or my fertility. I’ve been … Continued
One of my three brothers started his own jewelry business after overcoming struggles with his mental health issues. He is a do-it-yourself kind of magician who recently started making his … Continued
Coffee shop chatter relaxes my mind as I reflect on the change of seasons and what it brings. How the colder weather makes me pull my winter coat around me … Continued
Leaves crackled underfoot. Dappled trees surrounded the park where we sat. Jane and I ate ice cream before dinner on the first Sunday in fall. A dog came by to … Continued
My interior life felt dried up like the dirt in my planter pots. I needed a good watering of prayer and the sacraments to feel refreshed again. I was worried … Continued
Sweat drips down my face as I dance in a church basement in New Westminster. My back and hips start to ache. Wow, do I need to stretch out after … Continued
This summer I want to have meditation on the top of my activity list. Because in meditating I come closer to Christ and get to know his love and mercy … Continued
How I feel in a soft sweater tucked in with my favourite pair of pants helps my mental health. Styling my outfits has helped me in my journey with bipolar … Continued
I sat at a corner table in the dining area of Granville Island’s public market. The view was spectacular. Floor-to-ceiling windows offered me an unobstructed view of the ocean, city, … Continued
My friend from the hospital let me know she is moving to the island. No more outings and hikes together unless we meet over a ferry ride. When we hiked … Continued