LIVING ROOM MEMORIES 9 (Monday, September 18, 2006) A few days ago my pastor invited me to talk at church about my support group. He wanted me to tell the congregation why I had decided to form the group. This would lead into his sermon on building authentic community. I don’t usually get too nervous […]
Read More...As I told a friend recently, each time I post a memory from my Living Room days, my spirit is boosted. I’m reminded I have a beautiful past worth remembering. How I thank God for that! Thank you for spending some time there with me. Have you been able to find some time to read […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM MEMORIES 8 (September 16,2006) In September 2006 I had an article published online by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The title was Church Support: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. It’s no longer online, but the following is what I wrote to my blogging pals. We all know how bad the […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM MEMORIES 7 (September 15, 2006) Today was the big day. We had our first meeting of the support group. It was tiny; there were only four of us: me, my co-facilitator and two others. But, though there were few, we had a good meeting. Lots of good sharing. I was very happy with […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM MEMORIES 6 (Tuesday, September 12, 2006) Today was so busy that I didn’t have a chance to slow down until after supper. The support group starts on Friday and there is more planning involved than I thought there would be. I’m sure things will be easier as we go. Many people have shown […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM MEMORIES 5 (September 10, 2006) As a writer who tries to encourage those who have to live with bipolar disorder, as I do, I’m afraid that at times I might be coming across as someone who thinks she knows it all. I can’t stand people like that and don’t want to be like […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM MEMORIES 4 (September 9, 2006) I have lived with bipolar disorder as a person who didn’t believe in God. And I’ve lived with bipolar illness as someone who learned to have faith in Jesus Christ. And, though my faith did not “heal” me, I have become a stronger person because of it. Trusting […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM 3 (August 30, 2006) If only we did not feel such shame. If only it were safer for us to speak and tell others. If only there were no stigma… I can’t let this topic go. I first decided to come out in the open when I read the following by Dr. John […]
Read More...Revised introduction: 2019-01-22 WHY IS MY STORY IMPORTANT? When I was in the ER on November 12, wishing I could die, I realized I couldn’t die until my story was told. I wanted to talk about some of the work I had done, raising mental health awareness in the church and founding Living Room. I […]
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