The Election Trauma Response

The Election Trauma Response

My past few days have been filled with the same conversations many people are having.  It doesn’t matter if you live in the United States.  You were probably watching what was happening in America.  Our elections have an impact on the world, and I’ll be honest, this...
When This Work Matters Most

When This Work Matters Most

The futility has been sneaking in over this past week.  It has been building just outside of my conscious awareness.  This is what futility does.  It doesn’t want to be noticed.  It reminds me of the frog in the water as it heats up.  It doesn’t know what’s happening...
A Letter from the Defenders

A Letter from the Defenders

To the Adult Self, We are coming to you as a committee of defenders with a plea to turn this ship around while there is any hope of a reasonable life.  You are a naïve adult self.  Maybe you have done too much reading from people who are more skilled at life than...
Not This Time

Not This Time

Depression is a global problem and it is affecting many more people than we think.  And it is powerful in its impact on us.  It stops us in our tracks.  It keeps us from our purpose and goals in life.  It changes the way we see the world.  It disconnects us from the...