Yesterday, I met a girl. A Beautiful Girl. I don’t even know her name. But she changed my life. In five minutes, she changed my life. And she doesn’t even know it. The most extraordinary things happen in this waiting room. The waiting room where my son goes for therapy. I used to dread coming […]
He Carries, I Witness
He carries, I witness. On his knees, hands folded together in front of him, fingers entwined. Head tilted back, eyes to God. Big round tears dropping from each eye, rolling down his cheeks. Quiet sobs escaping between the downturned corners of his mouth. Quietly at first, he prays. Then he cries. He wails. Praying and […]
Less Judging, More Loving
What do you think someone looks like who suffers from mental illness? Do you think they look like this? In today’s society, our social media streams are filled with all kinds of awareness week notifications. The amount of requests we receive to ‘like this’ or ‘share that’ to help bring awareness to multiple causes can […]