I'm thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Tamara Ellis Smith.

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Assist (also known as Laura's Law) goes into effect in Ventura County on January 30, 2017.

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A week ago, I had the pleasure of attending my fourth one day Big Island Writers' Workshop moderated by Beth Bornstein Dunnington. Per usual, I had no plan to share the work I did that day. Per usual, the day taught me an important lesson.

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Most people who have thoughts of suicide want help to stay alive. On Tuesday, I attended a training to help identify the ways in which people thinking of suicide may invite help from others. The program is called safeTALK.

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Healing. Oh how I want you to be a check-list time. A one and done. But I was once again reminded that healing doesn't work that way.

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With a new school year underway, this seemed like a good time to re-post my top tips for a smooth IEP process. 

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I'm honored to be one of two new members of the Board of Directors of my local NAMI affiliate.

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A post inspired by Dani Shapiro.

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