by Monica A. Coleman | Nov 16, 2012 | Blog, Monica's Blog, The Beautiful Mind Blog
I dashed into the small coffee shop to get out of the rain. The sound of the rain echoed around me as I discovered that I had encountered more than a shelter from the weather and more than a place for a latte or espresso. Just behind the coffee beans, pastries, and...
by Monica A. Coleman | Oct 30, 2012 | Blog, Monica's Blog, The Beautiful Mind Blog
“Can your church help out with that? Isn’t this what churches do?” I heard that question on two separate occasions as I planned for the arrival of my firstborn child. Could church members bring me meals for the first week home after surgery? Do any church members have...
by Monica A. Coleman | Oct 14, 2012 | Blog, Monica's Blog, The Beautiful Mind Blog
“Somewhere between my unanswered prayers and the realization that I could not worship myself into happiness, my faith died. I stopped believing that God only loved me if I was happy and peaceful.” Mental Illness Awareness Week is the first full week in...
by Monica A. Coleman | Oct 13, 2012 | Media
Many people describe depression as a kind of intense grief. It is a deep sadness. It’s like heartbreak, agony and despair all at once. I think depression is worse than grief. Grief usually has an identifiable cause. There are stages. People understand why you are sad....
by Monica A. Coleman | Oct 11, 2012 | Media
What does “motherhood” mean in the 21st Century? Images of June Cleaver do not represent the typical mother today. Instead women are balancing motherhood with career, activism, and a host of other activities. In addition, mothers are dealing with critical issues...
