"My days are jam-packed with carpools, classroom assistance, tending to chickens, dogs and seven acre..." — Carre Otis

Exposing any subject that is unpleasant or controversial means risking judgment and making some people feel uncomfortable.

I delight in my family obligations, but they leave little time for breaks let alone quick trips across the country.

In the past, I often found that when I reached out for a fast cure it led me down a slippery slope of more medications, hopeful dependence on the next prescription and ultimately a much longer drawn-out illness.

I've found that balance is key. I'm no longer an extremist in any one direction.