Feelings aren’t fact. It’s still there, like a whisper some mornings, but I laugh to myself now. Naaaa, you won’t get me again.
How The Avengers Saved My Life
I still fully intended to take my own life. All that had changed was the “when” of it. I would wait until after the eventual release of “The Avengers”.
Fighting for a balanced perspective on mental illness
Finding a balanced perspective on mental illness has made me find compassion for others I didn’t have previously. It has even strengthened my relationships.
A Letter to my Brain
Dear Brain, Although you and I are constantly talking, it seems as though it’s been a while since either of us really listened
I Am A Survivor, That’s What I Do
I’m a survivor, that’s what I do | I did not give up then | I do not give up now | I will battle to my last breath | Fighting long-held lies with the truth
In Hell and High Water – There is a Way to Heal
My art is something I love, and it’s a way to heal. I do it primarily for therapeutic reasons as it takes me to another place and I feel peace.
Replacing the Old Tapes with New
Every adult human has them. Those voices in the back of your consciousness silently telling you of your worth, recorded in childhood.
From suicidal to suicide prevention – Sharing my story
The thick cloud of depression completely enveloped my life, and my light went out. But I rebuilt my life, and I’m sharing my story to give others hope.
This is simply WRONG. We can do better
We CAN do better if we put our minds to it. It is NOT rocket science, but it does require commitment and resources to be used in different ways.
Depression in College: My Experience
Living just felt like a constant struggle, like wading in the middle of the ocean. All I craved was happiness. But I didn’t realise I was depressed.
Confidence is a State of Mind
I firmly believe that body confidence has little to do with our outward appearance; confidence is a state of mind. We are more than just our appearance.
You are not a Hoover
Trying to be other people exhausted me. They still overshadowed me, because it came naturally for them. I wanted to be the real me so hard.