Mental Health Today

As a therapist, I often see and hear stories that would break anyone’s heart. Parent’s weeping over the condition of their child or the state of their family.  A mom sobbing over the fact that her child is depressed and miserable after suffering years of abuse. A dad riddled with guilt for failing to foresee that his own son would attempt suicide. A little seven-year-old boy saying that his life is over because he feels that he must choose sides in a bitter divorce... ...all stem from brokenness. As I talk about this I am struck with the question, “What does it mean to be broken?”  A simple search in a Thesaurus reveals definitions such as “run down”, “kaput”, “out of order”, “not working”, and “wrecked”. I don’t know about you, but when I come across a machine that I rely on for coffee, a restroom, or anything else that I need or want, and it’s “out of order” I’m not happy. Learn more about John Cordray at www.johncordray.com Smells Like Humans Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior