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In my chapter about substance abuse in Beyond Blue, I wrote: Today I realize the recovery cultures of addiction and mental illness clash. Like the Church of Scientology and neurobiology. Like Tom Cruise and common sense. Because complaining is considered whining to most twelve-steppers–“poor me, poor me, pour me a drink”–but as a smart disclosure…

Recently I’ve gotten more involved in NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Illness, who produces some great publications for those of us who either struggle with mental illness or live with a loved one’s disorder. One of my favorite features of their quarterly newsletter, “NAMI Advocate” is the write-up from NAMI’s monthly “Ask the Doctor”…

Fellow blogger Marie of Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer shared this video on her site. On the same day as I featured 21 Ways to Overcome Disappointment. I had goosebumps as I listened to it. I hope you do too! * Click here to subscribe to Beyond Blue and click here to follow Therese on Twitter and…

When her biological family fell apart, Cecile Gilmer found a new family. She believes the love and kindness these chosen "relatives" gave her allowed her to become an open and loving person.
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