by Chronic Joy® | Feb 26, 2020 | Amy Simpson, Anxiety, Mental Illness
Summer Camp and the Unexpected When I was about 8 years old, I went to summer camp for the first time. I wanted to bring a friend, so I invited a girl from school, and she came with me. I thought it would be great to have a buddy around, and I just knew...
by Chronic Joy® | Oct 16, 2019 | Amy Simpson, Caregivers, Chronic illness, Leaders, Marriage, Mental Illness, Parenting
It Seemed Like A Good Idea It seemed like a good idea at the time. They would borrow the camping gear collecting dust in the garage, and they would head to the mountains to enjoy a night under the stars. Two college buddies enjoying the great outdoors. ...
by Chronic Joy® | Aug 12, 2019 | Amy Simpson, Chronic illness, Mental Illness
The Absurdity of Camping Have you given any thought to the absurdity of camping? Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan–I love to camp with family and friends. But when I think about it, I realize it’s actually pretty weird. And as a recreational activity,...
by Chronic Joy® | Jun 27, 2019 | Amy Simpson, Caregivers, Chronic illness, Leaders, Marriage, Mental Illness
Last year my family visited the National September 11 Memorial in New York City. It’s a solemn work of art, bringing life and a bit of peace to a place of death and destruction. As my family and I paused there, I found myself grateful that the project’s architects had...
by Chronic Joy® | Apr 17, 2019 | Amy Simpson, Mental Illness
During a high school youth group meeting, we did an activity that involved saying nice things about the other people in our small group. I was shocked when one of the other girls said, “Amy, you just seem like you have it all together.” I didn’t know what to...
by Chronic Joy® | Jan 31, 2019 | Amy Simpson, Caregivers, Mental Illness
“I just don’t know how to help.” I hear this a lot. Whether I’m speaking on the subject of mental illness, talking with someone who is concerned about a friend, or reading an email message, I often hear from people who care deeply about others and want to help...
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