Light in The Darkness- LID, open support group

10/24/2025

Want to know what violently raises my blood pressure? Parents who use therapy as a parenting tool. Like, oh, little Timmie's acting up? "No problem, I'll just outsource his emotional development to a licensed professional." No, Becky, I’m not a behavioral exorcist. Therapy is not the emotional equivalent of a Roomba. You can't just drop your kid off so I can tidy up the mess....

Want to know what violently raises my blood pressure? Parents who use therapy as a parenting tool. Like, oh, little Timmie’s acting up? “No problem, I’ll just outsource his emotio…

09/01/2025

Spooky season is upon us, kinda, so goes my tales of horror. Try sitting in your office, white cane leaning against the desk, screen reader paused and coffee still hot enough to scald the damned. Tick. Tock. Silence. You check the clock like it owes you money and in this case, it does. The only thing this clock is counting down to is my own ex*****on....

Spooky season is upon us, kinda, so goes my tales of horror. Try sitting in your office, white cane leaning against the desk, screen reader paused and coffee still hot enough to scald the damned. T…

08/21/2025

Let's dive in to what readers are writing in with. Remember, I can't see your point, but I can still point out your bullsh*t! Dear Dr. Doom n' Gloom, My boyfriend has not texted me back in 2 days. I'm steady checking my phone but there's nothing. Am I exaggerating when I think he's not interested? Or is there something I should be doing?...

Let’s dive in to what readers are writing in with. Remember, I can’t see your point, but I can still point out your bullsh*t! Dear Dr. Doom n’ Gloom, My boyfriend has not texted m…

08/14/2025

When you work with teenagers, two things become clear: They think you don't get it They're usually right, until they're wrong Most often, teenagers walk in like they're walking into an interrogation- suspicious, guarded and ready to say absolutely nothing. It's not personal, it's just puberty. I'm a blind Therapist and most teens are relieved that I can't "watch" them. They think this is an advantage, but they are wrong....

When you work with teenagers, two things become clear: They think you don’t get it They’re usually right, until they’re wrong Most often, teenagers walk in like they’re walk…

08/13/2025

fentanyl fairy Some Therapists get called saints. Some Therapist get called life savers. Me? I got called the Fentanyl fairy. Not because I'm happily sprinkling pharmaceutical fairy dust on my clients-- but because somewhere in the rumor mill, someone decided I must be tampering with drug screens. Yes, you heard that right: apparently my blindness now comes with the magical ability to swap urine cups without anybody noticing....

fentanyl fairy Some Therapists get called saints. Some Therapist get called life savers. Me? I got called the Fentanyl fairy. Not because I’m happily sprinkling pharmaceutical fairy dust on m…

08/12/2025

Motto: I can't see your point, but I can still crush your denial Meet Dr. doom and gloom. By day, a highly trained mental health clinician and by night, still a highly trained mental health clinician, just more caffeinated and with slightly less patience. Living without the burden of eyesight, but gifted with razor sharp side eye. Feared by manipulators and adored by true seekers, Dr....

Motto: I can’t see your point, but I can still crush your denial Meet Dr. doom and gloom. By day, a highly trained mental health clinician and by night, still a highly trained mental health c…

08/09/2025

Now accepting co-pays in emotional instability! Hi. I'm your Therapist. Well, not really because I quite enjoy having an active license. This is the corner of the internet I am using to unload all of the demons I cannot exorcise from your sessions. I love my job. So much so, actually, that I ended up needing a Therapist for the Therapist....

Now accepting co-pays in emotional instability! Hi. I’m your Therapist. Well, not really because I quite enjoy having an active license. This is the corner of the internet I am using to unloa…

08/08/2025

Cat Telehealth was sold to therapists as the future of mental health-- seemless, easy and revolutionary. For me, a blind Therapist, it seemed like a game changer. No more relying on transportation or physical barriers- just me, my voice and a digital connection. Finally, therapy can happen anywhere for anyone! Spoiler alert! Anywhere turned out to be literal. I've had clients talk to me from the comfort of their bathroom, grocery store aisles and God help me- the shower....

Cat Telehealth was sold to therapists as the future of mental health– seemless, easy and revolutionary. For me, a blind Therapist, it seemed like a game changer. No more relying on transporta…

08/06/2025

Love birds They say love is blind, and as someone who literally is, I can confirm it is true. Cute, right? The butterflies, the dopamine, the bad decisions wrapped in candlelight- so you ignore the red flags because they look more like festive streamers when you're smitten. Love has a way of blurring the edges, smoothing over the rough patches and whispering, "We're different, we can beat the odds!" …...

Love birds They say love is blind, and as someone who literally is, I can confirm it is true. Cute, right? The butterflies, the dopamine, the bad decisions wrapped in candlelight- so you ignore the…

08/01/2025

Angry Today, I'm not here to inspire you. I'm not here to be the "picture perfect overcoming adversity" story people portray me to be. I'm tired. I'm annoyed. I'm a Therapist who spends all her days untangling other peoples messes while my own knots tighten. I'm frustrated-- and I'm saying it out loud! So here's the thing, being blind doesn't make me some zen master, floating through life on fluffy clouds of patience....

Angry Today, I’m not here to inspire you. I’m not here to be the “picture perfect overcoming adversity” story people portray me to be. I’m tired. I’m annoyed. I&…

03/06/2025

Save the date! The Town of Merrillville has scheduled its annual job fair for July 30, 2025. The highly anticipated event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this is a great chance to meet with top-notch employers from Merrillville and beyond. �Job seekers also can win fantastic prizes through raffles and receive other giveaways.
More details will be provided through our social media channels and at https://www.merrillville.in.gov/residents/town_events/job_fair.php as planning continues.