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Welcome to the ‘Our Stigma’ blog!
If this is your first time here, please take a moment to read this article. It delves into how my bipolar diagnosis plays a crucial role in shaping my approach as a pastor.
Spiritual concepts like faith are incredibly vast and difficult to define. Join me as I define my personal experience with faith. In turn, you can define faith as well!
Human nature inclines us to tally our faults. Yet in matters of spirituality, we may find it surprising that God doesn’t maintain a scorecard. Take a moment to read this devotion and grant yourself some grace.
People pleasing doesn’t seem detrimental. Why wouldn’t you want to make other people happy? Have you ever considered the cost?
A reflection on self acceptance: Your kitchen table serves many purposes. Who’s invited? Have you left room for yourself?
I have felt anxiety as long as I can remember. In this devotion I will explore my relationship with anxious feelings.
I always forget that I am not perfect and I cannot achieve perfection. I meet a lot of people that struggle with this as well.
The most common question I get is about staying on medication. Read this to see what I have to say on medication compliance.
A mental health condition can significantly impact your life. Upon receiving my diagnosis, I found myself questioning if bipolar disorder had eclipsed my personality. However, over time and through treatment, I gained hope.
New Years Resolutions are tough for me. I try to make a “New Day Resolution” when I wake up.
The Holiday Season brings a host of challenges to anyone in mental health or addiction recovery. Here are the five things that I do every Holiday Season to stay engaged in my recovery.