Story by: Scott Curtis Every September the Navy is dedicated to raising awareness for suicide prevention and educating individuals on the programs and services offered for those who are, or know someone who is, struggling with suicidal thoughts or ideations.…
A few years ago, I was touring my friend’s new farm. As he bought it sight-unseen, it was an adventure for both of us. As we walked through the barns, I came to an odd sight. It was a pole,…
Recently, I was meeting with some individuals and we were discussing the devastating impact of depression (for that matter, any mental illness, including addiction, this story would apply). They were talking about how no one seems to understand how difficult…
At the first of the year, the demands on us take more and more of our time. New Years resolutions and goals for the upcoming year press for us to make decisions on how we will spend our time. What…
The Cattle are Lowing Is it beautiful outside or just annoyingly frigid? Do you see the beauty or is your head down as you mumble through the snow and ice? Regardless of your perspective, the temperature remains the same. What…
Who ate the last piece of bread? Why is it so easy to think negatively? When our expectations are not met, or we are facing a difficult task, it seems that it is easier to be negative. I’m not sure…
Kevin Polky, LCSW interviewed by WIFR TV in regards to a growing community concern. Commentary below from WIFR- STATELINE (WIFR) – It’s been one year since hundreds of video gaming machines went live in the Stateline. Some opponents say gambling…
A Hair in My Soup Have ever looked forward to something and it didn’t work out? Not only does it look completely different than you expected but it is so much worse than you could imagine. I know that this…
Why do bad things happen to good people? I guess the first question to answer would be, what is good and is bad. For this moment, we are going to preference that good is anything that is life-giving, and bad…
I hear many times of people being frustrated because the “bad guys” are not being held accountable. We see in the news when individuals are not given consequences for their criminal acts. There always seems to be an excuse or…
