I’m the Loud One!
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I’ve always been loud. Before I cam into recovery I was too loud. Now I am seeking balance.
My Role as a Mental Health Recovery Educator
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After I went public as a pastor with bipolar disorder, people began asking me to speak at events. What expertise did I have? There is value in being an educator with lived experience. Join me in exploring mental health recovery education.
Learning to Embrace my Diagnosis
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This week, after speaking at church in the Metro Twin Cities, I was asked a question that prompted me to define why I write and speak about mental health in faith communities.