What the hell happened to baby Katy? She had it rough. She learnt not to speak. But now Katy has her voice, she’s speaking out.
I’m trying not to hate you, New Year, I’m trying to survive you
I don’t want to hate New Year. But it always makes me cry. If you struggle with festivity, you’re not alone. This is how I get through such times
The Awesome Power of Words Brings Huge Responsibility
There can be no denying the power of words. They are perhaps the most powerful instrument for good or ill on Earth. Words can create or destroy
Surviving Manipulation – the Unholy Gaslight
That’s the problem with talking about mental illness, you’re never quite sure who’s going to blame their behaviour on your illness.
Life and Being Told You Should End It
I have no friends or family or even a loved one as they can’t cope with me, but I do understand, as I can’t cope with myself.
Hello, My Name is Dancing With Fire: How Addiction Can Break Your Family
At first it seemed like a good thing. But it destroyed the life I had built. This is how addiction can break your family.
Changing the Dance of Grieving the Childhood that never was
I can never completely escape grieving the childhood that never was, but I can make today a pleasant and happy time. I can move confidently into the future.
Socially anxious
Bullying has made me depressed and socially anxious. I’m afraid of speaking or going out. Please speak out against bullying. It can even lead to suicide.
Pouring from an empty cup: self-care for care givers
My thoughts on self-care, particularly for those of us in caring professions, looking after other people, or supporting people with mental illnesses.
Depression – My Blessing and My Curse
I have learnt so much about myself and I’ve been able to help others. Reaching out can help save your life. Depression – my blessing as well as my curse.
Loving while in depression – you don’t have to be saved
By Alan D.D. To love someone is a hard thing when you feel so low there’s no visible way up. To take the chance to care about someone else and care about what they think of you. There comes a time when someone walks into our hearts when we’re in Continue Reading
What Is Emotional Isolation And Why Do I Have It?
By Shae Hansen Please note: This post is by no means a medical recommendation. I am simply describing the resources I use that helped me in this particular situation. About a month ago, my mother in law was visiting from Maryland and told my husband about her experience with finding Continue Reading