If it’s not broke, don’t fix it

If it’s not broke, don’t fix it

Today’s topic for blogging is what is working in your community. I decided to take this opportunity to talk about the SOS (Survivors of Suicide) Support Group that meets monthly in Clarkesville. This group is for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. Peer-led support groups for survivors are now extensively available across the country. Peer support has been acknowledged as a valuable…

My personal brand

My personal brand

Ok, I had never really heard of a personal brand until I attended a Writer’s Conference this summer (She Speaks — I highly recommend it!). I was really challenged to discover what the major theme is for my blog, aka my personal brand. While I’ve thought about this a lot, I’m still not really sure. I’m passionate about so many different topics. I want to…

Day 8:  3 Truths and 1 Lie

Day 8: 3 Truths and 1 Lie

Out of the four statements, three are true and one is a lie. Can you guess the lie? 1. When I was younger, I had my mouth wired shut for six weeks.2. When I was younger, my cat had her mouth wired shut.3. When I was younger, I had a pet hamster.4. When I was younger, I had three imaginary boyfriends. Can you guess the…

Case of the Mondays

Case of the Mondays

I am very blessed to work with teenagers, but it absolutely breaks my heart when I hear and see how lonely so many of today’s teens are. I can’t ever remember a time when I questioned my parents love for me. I’ll never forget the first time a student told me that no one had ever told her that they loved her. How does this…

Day 6:  If I could do anything as a Health Activist…

Day 6: If I could do anything as a Health Activist…

If I could do anything as a Health Activist, I would educate churches about mental illness. Far too many well-meaning Christians tell people that if they had enough faith then they wouldn’t be depressed, anxious, etc. When a person is struggling with a physiologically-based disorder, faith typically will not make it “go away.” God is certainly able to heal, but He doesn’t always do so….