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Beautifully Broken

Crystal Kirby

September 6, 2023

Perfectionist. Smart. Beautiful. These are a few of the many positive words that I was known by as a young teenager. On the outside, I was the girl who… read more…
Surviving Suicide

Joy

December 19, 2021

Part of human existence, and having the ability to reason, is seeking answers to the question, Why? As a child, when we become aware of our surroundings and start… read more…
What’s Wrong With Me?

Patricia Rogers

September 9, 2021

I grew up as a girl with so much potential. I was musically inclined and became a bit of a prodigy. What I may have lacked in academic achievement… read more…
How COVID-19 Has Affected Mental Health and Addiction in Minnesota

Paul Fleissner

May 13, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on the mental health of people of all ages. In fact, many people who had never experienced mental health challenges have found… read more…
Winter Blues: Finding Light During the Dark Days

Karen Gaskell

December 2, 2019

“Every mile is two in winter.” George Herbert The cold, dark days of the winter months can be a breeding ground for despair in some of us. I’ve battled… read more…
Ending Your Life is Not the Answer to Your Situation

Stan Popovich

July 18, 2018

You are at the end of your rope and you can’t take it any much longer. You are in pain and you are suffering and you feel there is… read more…