After The Storm
It was the week leading into finals for the fall semester. In the middle of studying for an upcoming exam,
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Kevin Polky
Darkness does not Exist
Cold does not exist, there is only an absence of heat. Darkness does not exist, there is only an absence
Continue ReadingWho vs. What?
During this time of high school and college graduation, it is a common question to ask the graduate what they
Continue ReadingMy Son Did Not Commit Suicide
My son did not “commit” suicide. Dealing with grief is always difficult; dealing with death by suicide is even more
Continue ReadingA Hair in My Soup
Have you ever looked forward to something and it didn’t work out? Not only does it look completely different than
Continue ReadingWho Ate the Last Piece of Bread?
Why is it so easy to think negatively? When our expectations are not met, or we are facing a difficult
Continue ReadingHope in the Darkness
Recently, I was meeting with some individuals and we were discussing the devastating impact of depression (for that matter, any
Continue ReadingMy Story: Living With Mental Illness
Thanks to Megan Mahan for sharing with us…
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Shatter Our Silence
I am a father of two young adults. I am a clinical social worker and addiction counselor. I am tired