YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

I thought it was really powerful when Noemi said she'd quit her therapy and Paul said it sounded like she was trying to find a way to heal without feeling any pain. I have *just* started therapy and I realized that in some dumb way I expected to feel better after the first session. Instead, I feel w...

"I imagine him fucking me until it hurts, smashing furniture in the process, and leaving -- I hope it's cheap IKEA furniture, please FOR THE LOVE OF GOD do not break heirloom furniture!"

This might be my favourite Paul Gilmartin quote of all time.

Homestar, I have to say I agree with you about the predictability of Paul's dynamic with certain women -- and I knew Laurenne would be one of them the moment I saw her photo! And while it doesn't bother me (because, as I said, I like it when Paul opens up about his mother and he usually does with th...

Well, here's my perspective. I am very interested in Paul's feelings about his mom, and I never find it boring when he talks about her. I love hearing updates on how he's processing their relationship. I also have complicated feelings about my mom, and Paul's self-analysis makes me feel better about...

Spoink, you had that coming.

Hugs to you, Bron. I like your spirit.

I stayed up way too late to hear the whole interview, and I wish it were longer. Really fascinating story, and Lance was so personable and in such an interesting place (and changing fast). I am a little sad/surprised that he hasn't had any intimate romantic relationships, because he shared his feeli...

You know, the more I think about it, the more I realize how nice it would be for my mom to die happy, even in dementia. It would ease so much guilt and bad feeling. I can only imagine you felt...set free. You sound very strong. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to think about these things. Maybe ...

Omniel -- thanks. It means so much to me to have someone acknowledge my mother's betrayal and agree that it was wrong. Toxic -- that's a good word. It has poisoned our relationship for many years, even though we never speak of it. She wouldn't accept it, wouldn't listen. She only hears the echoes in...

Wow, what a knockout ending to the loves list. Thank you for saying it so well Andrea! Great interview. I am sending you big hugs in the hope that every day you get better at loving and forgiving yourself for what you perceive are your flaws and/or mistakes. You do not need to feel ashamed for not t...

Tom's opening story just filled me with empathy. I'm glad he told it. Having experienced sexual coercion and abuse from the age of 11, I find stories about men's past sexual abuse help me feel connected to them. It's good to know that there are men out there who understand what it feels like. I want...