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…
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.
4 Reasons I’m Grateful for my Mental Illness
Mental illness sucks. But it’s helped me develop and grow as an individual. I’ve learnt to embrace the few positive things it has given me.
Living with Guilt, While Battling Mental Illness and Life
I thought that feeling guilt was some form of punishment. For what? A lot of things flooded my head. Then, years later, came the deadly blow.
Always Somebody Worse Off
Facing my illness, I met a guy in the waiting room who had a horrible choice to make. Now I remember there is always someone worse off than me.
Talking about mental health – why do we avoid it?
You are deeply ashamed of it, terrified of it happening again. You dare not ask for help. We need care and support at work. We can do it. Here’s how…
What do you see when you look at me?
What do you see when you look at me? Let’s reduce Stigma together, I promise us patients will remember it forever. Please, nurse, tell me your name…
Crisis: The Kind and the Disillusioned
Midnight arrives and you hear a hammering at your door, as 2 people turn up unannounced and don’t listen to anything you say.
Holding on
You’re holding onto a cliff edge, calling for help. You hold on and on, but you’re getting weak. If rescue doesn’t come, you’ll eventually let go.
An open letter video, written with love
Thank you, for getting up and facing the day even when you don’t feel like facing yourself. For leaving your house when you don’t want to leave your bed.
Behind the Smile
You’d think she has it all, judging by her smile. But the confidence she exudes hides the truth. You don’t know what’s behind the smile. Be kind.