‘Normal’ Remixed

Everyone is normal until you get to know them. David Sim I’m currently working my way through Gabor Maté's latest book written with his son, Daniel, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. As usual, Maté's writing is efficient, effective, and to the point. With a equal parts compassion and … Continue reading ‘Normal’ Remixed →

Struggles: Parenting A Youth with Mental Health Challenges

There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen I am the parent of a child that suffers from a debilitating mental health illness. I share this fact not to seek empathy, concern, or even pity. I share this because the acknowledgement is unburdening; somewhat freeing. I share this in … Continue reading Struggles: Parenting A Youth with Mental Health Challenges →

Rest. Rejuvenate. Reflect. Repeat.

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.Buddha Well, I did it (almost). It's a stunt that I have done to near flawless perfection on three other separate occasions in twenty-four years as an educator. But this time was different. I could not simply pullout of the 'graveyard … Continue reading Rest. Rejuvenate. Reflect. Repeat. →