John Michael continues his series, reflecting on life and people encountered, with two new stories about the passing of a beloved community member and evolving towards joy.
Happiness Never Leaves, It Just Feels like It
Happiness is imperfect, and sometimes false, but it remains the greatest gift that any of us can give to another.
I Have Depression, but That’s Okay
In 2018, I discovered that I suffer from depression. But, that’s okay. I’ve learned that help is not an abstract concept, nor is it a manifestation of weakness.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XV
John Michael continues his series, reflecting on life and people encountered, with two new stories about two remarkable people who are in his life.
Extreme Moderation: PTSD Growing in Facebook’s Unseen Army
Due to the extreme content they have to filter on our behalf, the mental well-being of Facebook’s army of moderators is now finally being discussed.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XIV
John Michael continues his series, reflecting on life and people encountered, with three new stories about defense mechanisms, basketball, and contemplating what’s next.
Suicide Is Still a One-Way Conversation
Despite our greater education on the subject, the topic of suicide is anything but a discussion.
Still Ill: Categorizing the Mentally Ill Allows Us to Ignore Their Danger Signs
After a suicide, we often ask what we could have done and we shout that if only that mentally ill person asked for our help, we’d help. That is a delusion.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XIII
John Michael continues his series, reflecting on life and people encountered, with two new stories, the first about judging others and the second about coping with struggle.
Decoding What Puzzles Do for Our Brain
They may seem hokey, bland, and solely in the possession of your more boring relatives, but puzzles are rather crucial. They stop our brains turning to mush. So, lay off.