by Tim | May 21, 2025 | Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Self-Care & Wellness, Uncategorized
A Brantley Gilbert song that came out last year stands out and hits home with me every time I hear it, which is often. “Tattoos.” It’s one of those songs that hits differently when you’ve lived a little. It’s not just about the ink on the skin. It’s about what that...
by Tim | May 15, 2025 | Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Uncategorized
This post is written in honor of my wife, who is graduating this month with her Master’s in Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of North Dakota. It’s a milestone that represents not just academic achievement but years of...
by Tim | May 6, 2025 | Addiction & Recovery, Advocacy & Social Justice, Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Mental Health, Resources & Support, Self-Care & Wellness, Trauma & Healing, Uncategorized
When I Finally Asked for Help There wasn’t one big breaking point—just an extended quiet collapse. It was like a hundred little cracks, that finally gave way. I was tired all the time. Numb. Angry. Not just worn out from parenting or life’s usual stress, but deeply...
