Midlife Madness

It's all a lie. The things people say about caring about other people's mental health are all lies. We have been drenched in media...

A story of abandonment and sorrow on what should be a day of celebration.

I remember my first loves. The boys I fell hard for that broke my heart with their rejection, indifference, or immaturity. I remember the...

How strange it was to write the title of this blog, “Mourning My Mother,” because my mother has not died. As far as I know she is healthy...

Severed relationships do not break bonds, love, or worry I wish more than anything that I was writing this blog to tell everyone that the...

For the first time in my life, I will not be celebrating the holiday season.

by Racquel Foran Forever In all ways No matter what you do I’ll always love you, I’ll always love you. You’re the sun The moon The stars...

"...people’s intentions reflect their character, therefore we should not overlook them." A couple of years ago, I made a comment that my...

One of the biggest challenges I have faced as a mother is the feeling that I could not be honest with other mothers with my thoughts...

It's Okay to Admit You Are Not Fine This is a much-needed follow-up to last week’s blog, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, & Support. Needed...

Life vests aren't always easy to find when you are drowning. As I suspected it would be, Mother’s Day was hard on me. I started to slip...

"Hallmark" holidays are for the privileged and lucky.

The truth hurts, but so too do false accusations! Writing this post was another emotional slug fest. It took me more than three weeks and...

If you must keep a scorecard of your life and relationships, count the the hits not misses. The last nine months have been among the most...

How others see you is not necessarily a reflection of who you are.