This is for any of you out there who are victims of parentification – who had to ‘be the parent’ instead of having a parent. Whose childhood was stolen.
Starting Counselling
She was warm and kind. She told me she wouldn’t judge me for anything. I didn’t believe her, I judge myself, so why wouldn’t anyone else?
PTSD Symptoms and Treatment
PTSD is a mental illness that can develop after a traumatic experience. If you’ve experienced prolonged repetitive trauma, it’s called Complex PTSD.
Artist Turns Anxiety Into Odd Creatures
Painting symptoms of mental illness as monsters may be nothing new, but these aren’t terrifying demons, they’re small, odd, and even kind of cute.
A Poem About Love – If You Love Me
If you love me, come to me, don’t stay far away. Tell me why you love me, give me a reason to stay. If you love me, show me, talk and laugh and smile…
A Letter to My Anti Dee Present – Mister E. Fex. Sir
Dear Mister E Fex. Sir, I hate that I love you, I love you, I hate you! We have been off and on for about three years now. You see, Elle A. hooked us up…
How My Cats Help My Mental Health
Even on the darkest of days, I cannot deny the contentment I feel from the innocent and unconditional love they give me. My cats help my mental health.
For me, mental health awareness day is all day, every day
Mental health awareness day is all day, every day, for me and many other people fighting through another day. It’s okay to talk, it’s okay to not be okay.
Loose Talk – Strangers discussing me
Loose talk. Strangers discussing me. Words remain, swill, ferment in the mind. Yes, we are different. But we are still human. Use your words wisely.
How Do I Explain My Mental Health?
Living with a mental illness means fighting a constant internal battle. Just know, you are doing so much better than you think, and there is help out there.
Panic Attacks and Flashbacks
Refused help for anxiety, then blamed for suffering abuse, I attempted suicide. Now I know it wasn’t my fault, and tomorrow might get better.
Elusive Recovery: A Poem
I cannot see past this. The pain overwhelms me. Is recovery real? How long does it take? Is it even possible? How will I know what recovery looks like?