I just wanted to post a quick reminder about NAMI Walks. This is a 5k non-competitive walk-a-thon that will take place inside the Castleton Square Mall on Saturday, May 30, from 8-10 am. Being indoors allows participants to be entirely protected from thunderstorms or other bad weather. All dollars raised will support programs and services [...]
Today’s date is a difficult one for me and my family, as it marks the anniversary of my father’s suicide. At 16 years old, I was the last of my six (surviving) siblings to speak to my father, and this exchange was more of a heated argument than a loving conversation. Then, a few short [...]
The month of May is Mental Health Month. This is an opportunity to further raise awareness about illnesses such as depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders. Since the beginning of the Expedition Hope mission, I have become even more aware of my own battles, some of which have been buried deep inside me for [...]