“Two new lungs inflate within my beaten chest. I watch the rise and fall; my eyes are like an infant’s, opened for the first time, and I want to see.” Kindra M. Austin, The Rise and Fall “You don’t like what these eyes reflect, and I’m the one who disintegrates.” Kindra M. Austin, Disintegration “The … Continue reading Heavy Mental by Kindra M. Austin – A Review
The words of support that my Mom and I have received since we wrote Words From My Mom: Her Journey has been astounding, and we treasure and appreciate every one. One email that I received tore at my heartstrings and with the writer's permission I would like to post it now. To the Amazing woman who wrote … Continue reading Guest Post: Mom Stuff Triggers Me
Altruistic - unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. It's been about five years since I first joined that bipolar support group. I was nervous to say the least, but there was one person who reached out and welcomed me and the person was Dori Owen. Our dialogue flowed immediately, and a … Continue reading Mental Health Warrior: Dori Owen
Being a Mom is tough, wonderful, but tough. Being a mom who sometimes becomes overwhelmed with depression and anxiety is exceptionally tough. Most moms that I know personally struggle with thoughts of "how bad am I screwing up my kids?" These are common questions that the most loving and caring mothers think, usually on daily … Continue reading Depression Preparation Plans
My kids will be nine and eleven this summer - this is an oldie. I wrote this blog for The International Bipolar Foundation in 2014. It explains how I first told my children about my bipolar disorder. Trying to explain Bipolar Disorder to a three year old and a five year old was one of the … Continue reading Mommy Has A Bug In Her Brain
Rhymes and Reasons
Sunshine on Razor Wire: perspectives from "inside"
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the maiden, mother and caffeinated crone
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