Imagine a moment in your life where you felt an extreme amount of fear. Take that extreme fear and combine it with feeling like you’re about to die.
Look Around, Look Around, How Lucky We Are To Be Alive Right Now
Dappled sunlight through trees in the morning | Glistening frost | Birdsong | Lush grass | The smell of wet leaves and earth | Crisp cool air on my skin
Not so new resolutions
It’s only us humans that define time. Really, it’s a continuum. I’m not posting new resolutions this year. Just moving forward and learning from mistakes.
When my thoughts escape
It’s been a crazy and confusing few months, which has got in the way of writing. From shock to deep sadness, to relief and happiness.
A Neighbourhood Called Rejection
One foot over the border into the land of Rejection and it’s there, smack right in front of me. It can’t be ignored. I bumped into it hard.
Obsessed
I’m obsessed with the way you look at me when I smile. I’m obsessed with the way you hold me tight and wrap your arms around me, keeping me close.
My truth: I am #1in4
I want to dedicate my life to helping people with mental health issues, so I should practise what I preach. This is my truth. I am #1in4
My BPD story – A Life Worth Living
In 2012 I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I am now in treatment in order to save my life. We all deserve ‘A Life Worth Living’.
Hope
So, what it’s like living with depression and anxiety? Before I found my way of coping with my illness, I was suffering every single day. It was a daily battle against myself.
Stop Doubting Yourself, We’re All Winging It
We’ve all been guilty of allowing the monster of self-doubt to take over and prevent us from taking chances. If you’re always doubting yourself, you’ll end up going in circles
‘Tis The Season
I love the vibrancy of the lights and candles, the atmosphere they create. I love the smells. Agnostic I may be, but the Christmas hymns are beautiful,
Trying to Get Through A Day With Depression
The autumnal weather was beautiful, golden leaves on the ground, mist cloaking the trees. Yet my numb mind just couldn’t take it in.