When I was in grad school at Lehigh, I remember being in this class. I don’t remember exactly what class it was or what it was that we were doing, but it was one of those exercises where you sit in a small group and you share an observation about the other members of the group. […]
depression
It’s a small world. Even in rehab.
Editor’s note: this post is a continuation of the post I wrote yesterday. If you missed that it, read this first. I was admitted to Silver Hill in the third week of February in the year 2000. At the time, I was a 4th grade teacher in Wilton, CT. After 3 days in the Acute […]
I’ll need you to give me your shoelaces.
About 14 years ago, I was hospitalized for depression. It was before I was married or had kids, and it would be the second of three times that I was committed somewhere. This second time, I was admitted to Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT. It’s a pretty swanky psychiatric hospital that provides treatment […]
Anyone Can Have A Nervous Breakdown
Anyone can have a nervous breakdown. ANYONE. And it doesn’t have to be the result of a recent trauma. You don’t have to have seven kids. Or any kids. Or a recent death. Or a divorce. Or a special needs child. Or have filed for bankruptcy. You don’t need to have checked off a certain number […]
Today’s goal: just breathe.
There isn’t a funny story in me today. I’ve waited, and waited, and waited for one to come, but it’s just not there. So I don’t have anything to make you laugh. Or make you cry tears of joy. Or to inspire you. I just have this. Last night I lost it. I’m still kind […]
All Moms F*ck Up.
In March 2013 in New York a woman killed herself by jumping out of her 8th story apartment window. She had her 10-month-old son strapped to her chest. The baby, miraculously, survived. In fact, he was almost unscathed. Postpartum depression appears to have been the reason. This mom was also completely overcome with guilt because […]