I Am Not My Past By Mel Fick
If I had been asked to write this story a year ago, it probably would have been very different than the one I’m about to write. The events are still…
Don’t Hate by Laura Robertson
In 2014, I lost someone very close to me to suicide. In my mind, she was my second mother. Her and her husband actually went so far as to ‘fake’ adopt…
The Disease in Our Thinking
It’s been almost 10 years since I lost my dad to mental illness. It was unexpected, tragic, and complicated. My father battled with this invisible disease that we had no…
Wounds Behind the Walls – Breaking the Code of Suffering – Taylor’s Story
This was it- My last appointment with the Psychiatrist. Conversations up until this point were mainly regarding medication increases. He had me up to 225 mg of Effexor, which is a…
This is Not That Story by Jenn Merritt
Jenn Merritt On June 4th 2017, I lost my dad. He was in and out of the hospital with numerous health problems but it was still unexpected and devasting. My…
Sarah Blackwood – Your Voice Is Everything
So something pretty sweet happened recently when I was given the opportunity to meet and photograph the beautiful, talented, wildly creative, and one-of-a-kind rock & roll artist, Sarah Blackwood from…
The Picture Perfect Life by Lisa Layden
Sadly, back in 2001, my oldest brother Steve took his own life. He was 45 years old at the time.From an outsiders perspective, Steve had the picture perfect life. He…
“I Wrote Letters to Everyone” ~ Michelle’s Story
It was 20 years ago. I found myself in a space of isolation, hopelessness, and had put a plan together to take my life.Although, today I live in a place…
I Am Not Weak
Every night before I lay my head on my pillow I take a little white pill that will help me to function at my best for the next day to…