Abstract I was summoned to the chair's office early in my academic career. I sat in front of his massive desk (equal in size to his ego), and he informed me that I would be taking over the medical student clerkship rotation, the LAST thing I wanted to
Abstract I saw a psychologist for 3 years as part of my discharge aftercare after leaving Hazelden Treatment Center in 2012. I really liked my therapist. She was an incredibly kind and insightful woman who played a huge role in helping me navigate one of the darkest periods of my
Abstract My wife Lea loves to garden and create beautiful outdoor spaces. One summer day she decided to make a simple fence from birch tree branches. I thought it would be fun to spend some quality time together and "give her a hand." The helping hand turned into
Abstract Picture yourself driving home from a chaotic day at work, and it was a rough one. Perhaps a major complication reared its ugly head unbidden. Or a meeting with a colleague went south. Or the whole day was just totally f&*$ing overwhelming. On the ride home the