Hashtags. Confusing? Conflicting? Useful? I'm not sure yet. I do know that sometimes I've been overwhelmed seeing them. I use them, sometimes I make up my own, and sometimes there are moments when I don't even understand them. Every so often I see a hashtag and it makes me think, makes me want to know more... That's just what the #BeThere did … [Read more...]
What Not to Say to Someone with a Mental Illness
Have you ever put your foot in your mouth because of your words? *raising hand* I have. And it sucks. Living with a mental illness is a struggle that most people cannot see. To most folks, Sam looks like a regular guy. A guy who has a dog with him in public for a disability they may not even understand. PTSD makes certain things harder than … [Read more...]
Remember
Today is a day that remains in the minds of so many Americans. Today we remember the devastating attacks that took place now 16 years ago. Do you remember where you were on 9/11? I was on my way to SIU as an undergraduate. I had an early class (an English one, no doubt). I watched the news (as I still do) before going to school, and I … [Read more...]
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