Reading a book about depression and mental illness isn't a first choice for someone who suffers from depression herself. Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual Rebirth isn't about darkness, but rather the light of what Greg Garrett sees in community, history, music, and … [Read more...]
SC 04: Live Again, Eric Snyder
You matter. If you don't take anything else away from this post or podcast, I don't care. You matter. Eric Snyder is the founder of non-profit, Live Again: suicide prevention through community care. Eric believes cultivating stronger communities will bring down our suicide … [Read more...]
Depression, Vision, and Being Spiritual Enough
Robin Williams committed suicide. He suffered from severe depression: FACT He was selfish. He wasn’t spiritual enough: WE HAVE NO IDEA Yesterday the inter-webs set ablaze with opinions about our beloved icon’s death. But it was one particular popular, … [Read more...]
I Won’t Judge Jennifer
*Warning: This is not a normal, Andee, happy-clappy, feel good post. If you are not ready for heaviness, please move on. I won’t be offended. News of Jennifer Huston’s disappearance blasted from Portland Metro media one week ago. The wife and mother of tinies stopped at … [Read more...]