Category Archives: shame

WHAT IS THE REAL COST OF BULLYING CHILDREN

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I wrote this a number of years ago and the message rings true today as well. I think bullying could be why some kids turn to drugs and end up overdosing. I think juvenile suicide is often linked to being … Continue reading →

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My Experiences Of Being Bipolar… Simplified… And Who I Want To Reach

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

There are so many unanswered  questions about being Bipolar.  I have never talked face  to face with anyone who was Bipolar.  I have read articles and talked to professionals, but they probably had no personal experience with the disorder themselves, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, depression, education, Emotional Health, emotions, Family, Fear, Grief, Mental Illness, Mentoring, Problem Solving, shame, Society, Therapy writing, Writing as therapy | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments