2023

2023

Starting in late April, 2023, I was forced to take a medical leave due to a severe depressive episode, the most severe and extended of my life. It was the most difficult challenge I have ever faced – and I have had multiple depressive episodes, a manic episode...
Remembering Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss

Remembering Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss

I was on vacation in paradise when I learned of the tragic loss of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss to suicide. I have thought about him, and the millions of others who suffer deeply behind masks of happiness and success, every day since. I have thought of his family, and the...
Mental Illness – A Lifelong Battle

Mental Illness – A Lifelong Battle

On October 27th 2021, I woke up to yet another depressive episode. It was my 9th of the year. The previous 8 had been short, lasting 2-6 days each. Although that’s more frequent than I would like, it is at least manageable. Episode 9 would be different, however. It...