By the time my husband and I decided to separate in 2014, I had already been battling depression for 25 years. I was a tortured kid to say the least. I never felt liked, or loved, or worth it. At age 10, I turned to...
This past month, The Mighty invited writers to share advice on explaining mental health issues to children. This month, I'm taking that concept one step further by sharing ways children can actually help their older parents battle depression and mental dis-ease. While many assume it’s just...
As school starts back up again for my children, it brings back all the feelings I used to get when *I* was still in school. All the shyness—all the awkwardness—all the worrying that no one would talk to me or like me. Only this time,...
