mental wellness, Stigma

Ringing the Bell

For many years I wished my dad got to ring the bell. You know, that bell at the hospital that patients get to ring when they’re finally cancer-free. I wished he could stand up tall, on his own, surrounded by smiles and laughter and pure joy. I wished he could ring that bell louder than… Continue reading Ringing the Bell

bipolar disorder, mental wellness

Here Comes the Rain

I actually have today off. It's a rare treat for a Saturday. I had plans for today that I canceled due to a forecast of bad weather. It's almost 3:00 PM and finally the bad weather is setting in, which means I could have kept my morning plans. Yet somehow I am not frustrated, nor… Continue reading Here Comes the Rain