As humans we have always striven to make life better. It’s what drives us. The mindset of having to stay positive is killing that basic instinct.
Why I No Longer Watch The News
Why mindlessly share the image of a dead child to confirm your own goodness? It’s someone else’s tragedy – where is the respect, the tact, the compassion?
How to love a Highly Sensitive Person, like me.
It’s hard being a Highly Sensitive Person, and even harder learning how to love a Highly Sensitive Person. Especially one with depression and anxiety.
Are you co-dependent?
I realised I was co-dependant when the narcissist discarded me. After months helping him and being there for him, I was left wondering ‘What now?’
Learning that Small ‘t’ Trauma is a Thing
Today I have discovered that Small ‘t’ Trauma is an actual Thing. This gives me a great sense of relief and comfort. Thank Fuck, it’s not just me!!!
Social media and mental health
Social media can cause envy, frustration and addiction. It’s worse for young people, and risks our mental health. How to use it wisely.
The pain of grief
‘She’s gone.’ His voice cracks in raw emotion. I crumble. All I can think of are the times we spent together. You were the light. I miss you, dear friend.
How to Deal with a Sociopath
My advice comes from my own experience of having a brother with antisocial personality disorder. He abused me, shot me and tried to stab me.
Construction Industry – shocking facts you may not know
From April 2015 to April 2016 there were just over 40 workplace accident fatalities. But over 400 deaths by suicide of construction workers.
Dear mom, how can I help you understand my mind?
Dear mom, how can I help you understand my mind, if I do not understand it myself? I need help. I am struggling to fight all these nightmares all on my own.
Parentification – Forced to grow up too soon
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.
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.