I was a bad friend when someone was in need. My friends mean everything to me. They are my chosen family and I am honored that they turn to me in times of need. Unfortunately I am far from perfect and sometimes I am not exactly what someone needs when their life careens off a cliff. Today I share how I failed and how I hope to do better in the future.

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Please note I am not a mental health professional and videos are not a replacement for counseling. Everything here is for educational purposes.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, you should take one of the following actions:

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Boundaries will Save Your Holidays and Maybe Your Sanity. Family gatherings were always a bit of a mine field, but it seems in recent years the divide in our country has become so extreme that huge battles can erupt at the holiday dinner table. In general it is important to have really clear boundaries for yourself and to share them, when necessary, with those around you.

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Please note I am not a mental health professional and videos are not a replacement for counseling. Everything here is for educational purposes.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, you should take one of the following actions:

- call 9-1-1 (or your country's emergency number)

- call the Lifeline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) (global numbers are below

- text START to 741-741 (in the United States) - go to your nearest hospital emergency room

Global suicide hotlines: http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis...

Christmas Depression - How I Get Through the Holidays. Funny how the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most depressing. I recorded this podcast a year ago and life has gotten even harder this holiday season, but I'm still fighting for some joy!

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Please note I am not a mental health professional and videos are not a replacement for counseling. Everything here is for educational purposes.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, you should take one of the following actions:

- call 9-1-1 (or your country's emergency number)

- call the Lifeline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) (global numbers are below

- text START to 741-741 (in the United States) - go to your nearest hospital emergency room

Global suicide hotlines: http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis...