My Featured Blogger this week is Dr. K.E. Garland (Kathy) of the same-named blog site. Kathy’s explorations of relationships and family are honest, transparent, courageous even. But more than that, they are insightful. Discover more about the human family with Dr. Garland and, along the way…
Discover more about yourself.
Around 2005, I found my biological mother’s side of the family, and with that came a narrative about my family’s mental health. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services sent me a thick packet of information sealed in a manila envelope.
My mother had been diagnosed as having acute schizophrenia, undifferentiated type. According to the report she would oftentimes “walk around with an empty stroller” and could be found “lying on the couch, laughing hysterically.” Although she was an avid swimmer, in 1978, she drowned in Lake Michigan.
These images are not only vivid, but also profound. I immediately related to my mother’s psychosis. Finally, I understood part of myself.
I’d felt slightly off growing up. For example, in elementary school, it was difficult for me to walk in front of a class or across the cafeteria. Oftentimes, I thought everyone stared and talked about me. I had little…
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Mitch Teemley 
I love her blog! Great feature, Mitch!
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Thanks, Tre!
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You’re welcome!
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Thank you! You k ow the feeling’s mutual 🙏🏾
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You’re most welcome!
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Hi Mitch,
I love the idea of creatives knowing the struggles they might have, yet with the Lord’s help understanding ways to overcome. Have your heard our podcast episode, Why the Grey Matter, Matters? Maybe pass this on to K. E.
Thanks,
Gary
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I’ll check it out, Gary!
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I think you would appreciated the “edutainment” value with your sharp humor. It’s my band of creatives ministry to fandom.
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Thank you Gary! I’ll take a listen soon.
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So relatable! The peace is so engaging. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for reading!
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Thanks for sharing this, Mitch! I have followed Kathy for some time now, and love all her posts. But this particular one is so important for it’s honesty and openness on a subject that is all too often swept under the rug. She is an amazing writer, in no small part because of her willingness to share with the rest of us.
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I couldn’t agree more, Ann.
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Thank you Ann ❤
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