Sometime around 2000 or 2001, I received an LCL flyer. I had been through a bitterly contested divorce, had become clinically depressed, and had been seriously abusing alcohol. Although still very much in denial about the extent of my problems, something deep inside told me that I should hold onto this flyer. I put it on a shelf in my office, but I periodically and frequently peeked at it. While I … [Read more...]
On the Verge of Dying by Suicide
Depression and suicidal ideation have been part of my life since my childhood. However, I did not begin therapy until the age of 16. During my twenties, I made at least a dozen suicide attempts. My psychiatrist was my life coach and helped me manage my depression. When my psychiatrist died, I was devastated. A new psychiatrist and a therapist saw me through more difficult times as a depressive … [Read more...]
LCL Statement in Response to the Death of George Floyd
We join with others in our community in mourning the tragic death of George Floyd and its wake. Our hearts are heavy. Robert Benham, former Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, noted that the first professions in society were, the clergy, who healed the spirit, the doctors, who healed the body, and the lawyers, who healed the community. The community needs us as healers now, but we must … [Read more...]
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