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Through the grief and struggles of caring for a loved one with serious mental illness, God is doing something deeper. This post offers gospel-centered encouragement for caregivers—reminding them that their suffering is not wasted, and that God is near, working for something better.

Christians are called to engage with the spiritual world, but mislabeling serious mental illness as spiritual oppression can be deeply harmful. This post offers a thoughtful, scripturally grounded perspective on how believers can approach mental illness with wisdom, compassion, and care.

Not all caregiving crises are visible. This honest and heartbreaking story offers a glimpse into the life of a caregiver walking beside a loved one with serious mental illness—navigating unseen struggles, spiritual rejection, and the redemptive power of God's grace.

During a season of loss and financial hardship, I learned to thank God not just for what He gave—but for what He withheld. This journal entry from 2008 reminds us that even in uncertainty, God’s faithfulness never wavers.

The seriously mentally ill are often unseen—forgotten by systems, overlooked by media, and unheard in public discourse. As calls for justice echo across the nation, this blog urges us to look deeper, to see the twice unseen, and to advocate with intention and compassion for those who cannot speak up for themselves.

The Holidays can be incredibly difficult for families and caregivers of those with serious mental illness. Amid festive cheer, milestones missed, and overwhelming symptoms, how can we offer support? This post shares practical tips on navigating the season with your loved one in mind—creating new traditions, providing space, and offering encouragement in the face of challenges.

As the world shut down in 2020, I feared the worst for my son, who battles a serious mental illness. What unfolded revealed both unexpected strength—and deep isolation. This post shares lessons from the pandemic, the reality of our mental health system, and how we can offer true, lasting hope to those who suffer.

Sometimes the pain from battling a serious mental illness can be overwhelming. Whether you have a mental illness or love someone who...

As the Fourth of July weekend draws near in this unsettling time, I am engulfed in a wide range of emotions. I don’t need to name all of...

How the film, "The Joker," represents serious mental illness in America, and the lack of understanding an empathy we have for those who are suffering with SMI

This list is not a diagnostic tool, please see a psychiatrist if you suspect your loved one has a Serious Mental Illness.

Guest post by Laura Baxter. Read  more of her work at   Stirfrylaura.wordpress.com . Our son was insistent: He had to fly to CERN in...