Walking in the cold Saturday morning air on my way to Mass, I felt sadness. Hearts shatter, minds weaken, and dreams falter. Love is the answer, yet I know the … Continued
I quickly polished off the salty meal and stared warily at the neon pink pudding on my hospital food tray. Luckily the lady beside me – I’ll call her Pam … Continued
Quebec City. Snow piled high. Icy footsteps on the sidewalk. Adventuring, alone. Black winter boots, a toque, and a splash of homesickness. It was the winter of 2008. Christmas over, … Continued
Living in a group home was a time of waiting I wish I could have avoided. I was waiting for a breakthrough in my mental health. I had been discharged … Continued
It’s not that I wanted to die. I wanted an escape from unbearable pain. “Are you okay?” my mom asked me. “No, I am not okay.” I was 17 years … Continued
Have you ever wondered why you are on this earth? What were you made for? Why you struggle in a certain way? I have been reflecting on the more turbulent … Continued
The third kilometre of a five-kilometre race is the hardest. I discovered this when I took up running again recently. My muscles became tired and my breathing more ragged. The … Continued
This issue we introduce a new monthly column, The Resilient Catholic, by Lisa Rumpel, a mental health advocate, writer, and speaker. Almost 15 years ago, Lisa experienced psychosis and two manic … Continued