How Depression is Different than Sadness

How Depression is Different than Sadness

Depression is hard to describe. Yet I think it is helpful for people to try and explain it. There are no perfect words to capture it and people can experience it differently. I found this short video helpful. If you experience depression, but have a hard time...
Fall Forward

Fall Forward

The mornings are cooler, the days are shorter. Fall is greeting us every day. This transition to the new season can be tumultuous for some people. It is helpful to acknowledge these changes impact us.  We may turn inward to keep safe from the change.  I suggest making...
Is asking for help okay?

Is asking for help okay?

“You are never strong enough that you don’t need help.” ― César Chávez Asking for help can be difficult. There is no shame in it. The world around us is moving forward (or backwards) constantly. We may struggle to maintain a sense of balance in what sometimes...
Grief

Grief

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. -Philo I find this particularly true today, as a friend and neighbor died. I spoke with him everyday. Sometimes we would simply comment on the weather and sometimes we would share stories about ourselves. He...