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Married for over 16 years and mom of a seven year old son with autism, I spend most of my time as my Little Guy's case manager/advocate/ cheerleader/everything else.

I am an educator, writer, author, speaker and mental health advocate. My goals are to be loving, educate, encourage, empower those affected by mental illness, abolish mental illness myths & misunderstandings, eradicate stigma surrounding diseases of the brain,write creatively, speak provocatively, live passionately, and inspire hope. In addition to managing my own website, I regularly...

I am interested in my own psychological healing, eating healthy, and getting back in shape and exercising. I currently am receiving psychiatric and psychotherapy for major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder due to the emergence of 35 year old repressed memories of sadistic child abuse. I have also had the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. My physical health history...

Father passed away with secondary liver cancer. We dedicate our blog to keep father's positive energy available for all in need of support. Join our team where we will do the same: sharing our cancer stories so you know you are not alone walking the difficult road paved with cancer.

A fresh look at special education law-mostly in understandable English. Jim Gerl is a consultant for a number of state education agencies, and he is a frequent speaker on special ed law topics. He has presented at many national and regional conferences, and he has given interviews for numerous publications. He's also a due process hearing officer and mediator for a number of states.

The bipolar disorder diagnosis at the age of 23 was a relief to know I was not simply a bad person and there was a reason for the way I have felt. Yet I have been struggling to cope and understand this disorder... what does it mean? How do the brain imbalances affect my behavior and moods? Why do I rapid cycle? Why do I get obsessive thoughts? Is there a link between mania and memory? Is there...

I am mom to five wonderfull kids. The youngest, Mickie was diagnosed with Severe Autism, when he was 22 months old. He is 11 years old now.

My head is fun. It can do tricks! In fact, it plays them on me all the time! This is because I have four diagnoses or "issues" with it: Bipolar, ADD (Inattentive Type), Seizures and Migraines. Sounds pretty fun, right? You should see my drug cocktail. It's pretty groovy too. I welcome any questions...definitely about all of this "head stuff!" I'm a total geek for the meds,...