Tag Archives: mental-health

Till Your Last Breath

Posted on August 9, 2026 by ivanbenson

My Aunt Sarah was on her death bed, and her brother (my Uncle John) was at her bedside; knowing her time was near he was determined not to leave her. He wanted to be present as she passed from this … Continue reading →

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With Drugs . . . All Things are Possible

Posted on October 30, 2025 by ivanbenson

Sounds like a verse from wisdom literature, doesn’t it? Or the Bible. One thing’s for certain: it’s current! A few hours ago I caught parts of an NPR discussion about alcoholism, its causes and cures, and how well the “scientific” … Continue reading →

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My Personal Triumvirate

Posted on July 29, 2025 by ivanbenson

Maybe I’m not all that different from you. Or maybe I am. But most people I know are controlled (or at least highly influenced) by one or more childhood experiences. I was recently reminded of some of mine in a … Continue reading →

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