Tag Archives: mental illness
Supportive Housing
My young adult son with a severe mental illness cycled through homeless episodes before he died, so I read with frustration the article “A landmark case changed how cities deal with homeless encampments” [Oct. 15, A1]. Western cities are stuck … Continue reading
Challenges of Therapy
Are some states more difficult to operate in than others? Absolutely. In Minnesota, we might average $125 an hour for reimbursement from insurance, but in Tennessee or Florida, maybe $65 an hour. And recruiting talent is really challenging if we’re … Continue reading
Mental illness
As a mentally ill person, I say: Your mental illness is not your fault, but it is your responsibility to manage. Your mental illnesses can cause you to make mistakes and treat others poorly, and you certainly deserve some grace … Continue reading
Survivor
I survive [because] I want to live even in our troubled world. Even with all the greed and stupidity and terrible things…I want to be alive. I want to Breath. I’m gonna do my work. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks … Continue reading
Reflections on Relationships
“Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don’t know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of withering’s, of tarnishing’s.” ― Anais … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 