As someone who has suffered years with depression, I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Stephen "Twitch" Boss. Writing the post "depression is real" often and being mocked by cynical reactions only brought me in a darker space with my mental health. And I can't imagine the pressures this young man must of had. So, now what? Do we let this tragic...

Dear Dearest,  I contracted COVID in March of this year. I was very resistant to go to the hospital when I began to get sick but my son insisted because of my age and health. I tested positive and immediately was admitted. During the 3 week stay in the hospital I may remember two days. But it was the most horrifying experience I...

Dear Dearest,  I read your posts everyday and you are truly inspiring. But sometimes you sound so sad. Are you depressed?  A faithful follower.  Dear “Faithful Follower”,   I’m so humbled that you said you are inspired by me. I just want God to use me, so you are inspired by the God in me. Glory!!! That means everythin...

My depression fits me like a glove. It appeases my lazy and strokes my pity. It confirms what I see when I look in the mirror. It excuses me from doing housework. It gives me permission to pop these pills. It makes it ok not to pay these bills. My depression loves the dark and feeds off of make believe. My depression tells me where I can go and all...

Marsha McLean, LPC, LCAS, CCS, Licensed Professional Counselor in North Carolina/Virginia, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists and Certified Clinical Supervisor is the vessel for many dealing with mental heath challenges. She earned a Master’s Degree from Webster University in 2003 where her skills and ex...

​Adrienne Pihlgren, LCSW - New Leaf Counseling Group, LLC (980) 229-4320 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Our communities have a mental health crisis. We surpress our feelings in the “hustle and bustle” of everyday life, ignoring the obvious cues of our breaking bodies. Culturally we have rejected help, leaving our ills in hidden places. Depressio...

As I was going through some of my darkest hours, I convinced myself that my situation was hopeless. My mind held me in a bondage for no reason. I felt so alone and I could not see myself being the entrepreneur, preacher and author I am today. But what I did have was a dynamic sister who took mental health seriously. She could no...