After spending 19 years as a prisoner, Jean Valjean, one of the lead characters in Victor Hugo’s novel Les Miserables, is released from jail. “Exhausted by a long voyage and dying of hunger and thirst, he arrives in a small town seeking a place to find food and shelter for the night. When the news... Continue Reading →
A perfect brightness of hope
August 28, 2018, was arguably the most difficult day of my life. Around 3 am, I was awakened by my husband. I could tell there was something very wrong with him, although he didn't realize it. I wasn't sure what to do so I said a quick prayer. Concerned about his well-being, I did not... Continue Reading →
Overcoming fear, shame & judging: mental illness, an inspired program & becoming a Mormon missionary
I wasn't sure this day would ever come. There's a lot of anxiety and worry that accompanies being the parent of a child with a mental illness. On one end are things like: will he be able to make friends and how will he manage school (I didn't think he'd ever survive elementary school. I'm... Continue Reading →