Author Henri Nouwen once suggested that all humanity seems to share a common woundedness. In The Wounded Healer, Nouwen wrote: But what are our wounds? They have been spoken about … Continue reading Loneliness and Connection
Tag: mental health
Sure, You’re Probably Depressed… But Society Is Also Manic
I encounter a lot of mental health issues in my work. I regularly meet overwhelmed patients, scared parents, and stressed out nurses, and then there’s my own mental health to … Continue reading Sure, You’re Probably Depressed… But Society Is Also Manic
My Piece of the Puzzle
It’s not getting as much coverage as it should, but we’re in the midst of a pediatric mental health crisis. I had a vague idea this was going on during … Continue reading My Piece of the Puzzle
Serial Killers: Stigma, Stereotypes, and Mental Health (and also Joker)
He hides under a mask. He wields a chainsaw or knife or claw or hook (and he’s almost always a he for some reason). He might be undead, or he … Continue reading Serial Killers: Stigma, Stereotypes, and Mental Health (and also Joker)
On Moderation: Why I Drink in Public
I’ve been accused of promoting alcoholism by drinking in public. Actually, drinking in public is one of the ways I fight it.
Joy
If you’ve explored this blog before, you know I’m more than a little fascinated by words– what words mean in different contexts, why we choose certain words over others, etc.–, … Continue reading Joy
Fascinated by Monsters
I know we’re already moving on to other news stories, but Las Vegas made me ask a question I can’t seem to shake off: Why are we so fascinated with monsters?
The Best Breakup I Ever Had
A number of years ago, I was in an emotionally manipulative relationship– not exactly abusive, but definitely manipulative, and it was just as much my fault as hers (since I … Continue reading The Best Breakup I Ever Had