No One is Coming to Help
For people who live with mental illness and do not have access to significant financial resources or are uninsured or underinsured there is a hard…
“Fine, I’ll just do it myself.”
Like many Gen-Xers, I grew up in a broken home with an violent alcoholic parent, so developed most of the traits commonly associated with childhood…
Chaos Leviathan Illustration
Colored pencil, ink, Photoshop finish. My clinical diagnoses is a mix of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. This is unpleasant stew that comes with a lot…
“I don’t want to sell my life for money…”
Dear Aiden, In "Black Oaks," Mary Oliver captures what it's like to feel the tension between being a productive adult and the need to disconnect…
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The Dark Wood: Part 1
Dear Aiden, There will be many significant transitions in your life, so I offer some experiences, reflections, and ideas that I hope will be helpful…
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When Suddenly Unemployed
Sudden unemployment can shatter your sense of self and cause numerous health problems, especially if you ignore your own needs and make the sole focus…
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