The holidays can bring the best of times and the worst of times. For many, the smells, tastes, warmth and connection make up the beautiful spirit of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or any other holiday being celebrated around this time of year. I deeply hope you are fortunate to have that as your story. If, like …
Shining a Light in Dark Places
In my youth, I deeply struggled with depression. A smile and a laugh were the ultimate mask that had most people fooled, including myself. It took several years with progressing symptoms before I was actually able to look at it, name it, and want to change it. It took a shocking event to shake me, …