I am pleased to continue my "Many FACEs of DEPRESSION" campaign this month with Jami's story. Jami is a counselor, speaker, and mother of seven! Her story shows how depression can hit not only during hard times, but also how it may come unbidden when we most...
I can't tell you how thrilled I am to begin my "Many FACEs of DEPRESSION" blog series. After reviewing dozens of submissions, I've selected 12 individuals to share their stories of depression, hope, and healing. The faces that accompany these posts are those of regular...
I haven't always been a meditator. I used to think it was kind of strange, and I wasn't sure I wanted to try it for a long time. But about six years ago, when I was going through some of my hardest trials, a craving...
This post is adapted from my new book, Who Am I Without You? with New Harbinger Publications, coming March 1, 2015 (and available for pre-order now)! In fact, this post is a preview of chapter one. If you're going through a breakup, divorce, or relationship loss, then this post...
As I write this, it’s the first Monday of the new year, and we all know the first Monday of the new year is the busiest day for personal growth. We turn our thoughts to letting go of the past and creating our vision for...
Last week, I shared my personal struggles with depression in my post, Overcoming the Stigma of Depression: "I am the FACE of DEPRESSION (& Anxiety)." I have been deeply touched by the outpouring of support from so many who have joined me, stating, "I, too, am...
I am the face of depression and anxiety. It has taken me a while to come to grips with this fact. I don’t want to be someone who struggles with depression. I’ve worked hard throughout my life to understand mental illness and to apply the tools...
"Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world...