I have to admit something to you. . . I never thought the snow would end this year. Listen, I get that we live in Ohio, but snow through April? Seriously? Now that the weather has FINALLY broken, I thought it would be a great time for some self-care tips. …
Read MoreDid you know that May is Mental Health Month? So many people live with mental illness – people you work with, pass on the street, say hi to at the gym. . . It never occurred to me until my brother was diagnosed. …
Read MoreOur team has been having a bit of a celebration over the last few weeks .. We launched Courage to Caregivers just over a year ago. (I can’t believe how fast it has gone!) Over the last year, what I have seen is people just like you learning how to improve their own self-care as they offer support to their loved one who is living with a mental health issue. You might think you are the only one, but you aren’t. …
Read MoreOn a regular day in June of 2010, I got a call from my little brother. He wanted to end his life. While at that moment I didn’t know how to support someone who was suicidal, I did know enough as a loving big sister to listen – really listen – and ask if he could hold on until I could get to him. …
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