I chase the moments that continuously catch my passion on fire. I’ve heard these times referred to as thin spaces. Referring to when the space between us and God is thin. Like having a baby, getting married, achieving the unachievable, surviving cancer, etc. They close the gap between us and God—not a bad place to be if you ask me…

AnxietyJeff MoweryOctober 30, 2019Restoring Lives Counseling Services depression, anxiety, passion, hope, hopelessness, peace, mental health, mental illnessComment

Autism, and the Harsh Reality of Resentments

If you are the parent or caretaker of someone with autism, you may be like me and must fight off resentful feelings at every turn. I’ll admit, by nature, I tend to hold grudges. Maybe it was the way I grew up. Maybe it’s something in my brain. Whatever the cause, I’ve had to fight off the unhealthy craving to harbor resentments for most of my life. And when it comes to revolving my life around Autism, I especially struggle…

Special Needs, Anger and ResentmentJeff MowerySeptember 23, 2019Restoring LIves Counseling Services autism, hope, disability, family and autism, hopelessness, special needs, special needs kidsComment

The Reality of Grief and Autism

My father-in-law (one of my dearest friends) is slipping in and out of consciousness and is confused, gasping for air, has swollen feet, and the like. All signs that Heaven is beckoning him home, soon. I wish I could say that I was there for him, but the reality of having a severely special needs child prevents this from being true. This post is for “Real” eyes only…

Special Needs, Grief and LossJeff MowerySeptember 3, 2019Restroing Lives Projectgrief, good grief, bad grief, how to grieve, real, raw grief, hopelessness, powerlessness, frustration, autism, caner, therapy, hope, anger, help, hurtComment

Healing From Mental Illness: What You Can't See, You Can't See

Years ago, in the middle of my agoraphobic, social phobic, depressed state, you could’ve never convinced me that healing from mental illness was possible, probable even. Like a tornado crushes a trailer park, mental illness ravaged my entire life. And I couldn’t see beyond the swirling debris the tornado of mental illness was tossing all around me…

Mental Health Insights, Emotional HealingJeff MoweryAugust 23, 20191802 Chapel Hills Dr. hope, peace, mental illness, help, anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, social phobia, hopelessness Comments

Yes, We Hire Transgender People and We Don't Care Your Views!

The other day I had someone very close to me look at me and say “it’s one thing to work with those types of people [transgenders], but it’s another thing to hire them.” I looked at her in disgust and said, “I think that’s exactly what the whites said about the blacks in years gone by (and even now still, unfortunately). I told her it’s racist, sexist people like her that light a fire under me to hire more….people…

LGBTQ+Jeff MoweryJuly 3, 2019Restoring Lives Counseling Servicestransgender, homophobia, homosexuals, gay, lesbian, depression, hope, hopelessnessComment

Getting Through the Tough Stuff…In One Piece

Not gonna lie, this past year has been the toughest since I sobered up thirteen years ago. Although very slowly, the thought of drinking again, over time, has crept up on me like a cheetah after its prey. Not to worry though, thank the Lord I have the skills to get through those cravings/desires, etc. Here’s the truth. Having two special needs children is not easy…

Special NeedsJeff MoweryJune 21, 2019Restoring Lives Counseling Services special needs, disability, hurt, pain, depression, unfairness, hopelessness, special needs kids, counseling, counseling Denver colorado, counseling colorado SpringsComment

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