Follow Up And Follow Through: The Impact Childhood Suffering Can Have On Adults (Part Of A Series Of Essays)

I have no official qualifications, other than “empathy,” and a BA in Psychology; and, while those things are “something,” they’re not nearly enough to speak with authority. What I want to state though, in this essay, is that, we, as a society, due to a variety of reasons, don’t follow up and follow through effectively […]

The Last Casino: An Essay On Not Gambling To Prevent Relapse (Part Of A Series Of Essays)

I know where it started. I know how it all began. But, what I didn’t know is why I was still doing it! That’s what led me to read more about compulsive gambling, and eventually, to share the basics of my addiction story. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, YOU […]

Why You’ll Think Of Me As Being Symptomatic Right Now (Part Of A Series Of Essays)

NOTE: This essay was written awhile ago. I am more stable at this time. I have chronic schizoaffective disorder (depressive type), and I believe in this very moment, that the government is out to get me. I truly do! Some things that have popped up in recent days are: strange requests for my book (keep […]

Insight Is The Name Of The Game, The Name Of The Game Is Insight (Part Of A Series Of Essays)

How and where does someone with schizophrenia (or schizoaffective disorder), learn better insight? Sure, you may pick up a few tips in the counselor’s office, or by visiting with your psychiatrist 15-minutes, three times a year. But, for me, I now take more extreme measures. I google, read, write, blog… learn… more about the world […]