We humans have had a long history of misunderstanding our sick people: In Salem, some schizophrenics were mistaken to be witches and burned alive. I believe Neuroscience teaches compassion. My mom came to America with my father, two children and...
Catherine and I were nurses together in the intensive care unit. During our long, 12-hour night shifts, we often worked side by side. I liked Catherine, and we'd talk all night. Catherine was just back from maternity leave after her...
I remember how Natasha hated looking in mirrors. How mercilessly she would pinch and tug at her skin, committing aggressive acts of punishment for each imperfection she found. Bruises stained her arms and legs, marring her translucent skin. Natasha was...
The age old story of drinking, conglomerated with a drive, Visualize a five year old child, whose kindergarten classmate has died, A seven year old girl and her eight year old sister, Brought together in fear, corresponding in whispers, A...
The Faces of Recovery I believe it is time for the faces of recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction to be visible and be received compassionately by our society as courageous survivors of a terrible disease. All over this country,...
If I were asked to give you the name of someone who has not suffered in their life, I don't know what I would say. Suffering is the epitome of human existence. Everyone endures hardships at some pont in their...
I believe a life lived without the use of drugs and alcohol is a productively lived life. I am a thirty-six year old african-american female. I am also a single mother of two wonderful daughters. I began drinking, using drugs...
This I Believe In a world of questionable morals, how drastic are the actions needed to instill virtues? One of my chief beliefs has been to remain drug free. This is a promise close to my heart, a promise to...
May 19, 2005 The Media is not responsible for drug usage by people Media is not what is responsible for violent crimes and drug usage by people in America and all over the world. The people are in control, the...
