I have discovered the healing power of drawing. I’m here today through my recovery journey using drawing. Drawing saved my life. Now I want to teach others.
Inside The Deep Dark Hole Of Depression
A lot of people wonder what depression is like. It can be hard to explain, especially when you’re not in its depths. You almost forget how bad it feels.
4 Things to Remember When Someone You Love Has Depression
Telling a depressed person that they simply shouldn’t be makes things worse. We know you don’t understand, but please don’t blame us for being ill.
13 Things You Should Know About Taking Antidepressants
‘Are you off your meds?’ is the most annoying question ever. We still have emotions and get sad or angry – it doesn’t mean we’re not taking our medication.
The Day My Life Blew Apart
I was driving at about 125 mph. No intention of ever reaching home. Rational thought had left me. I could turn the wheel hard and tip the car over.
Bambi On Ice – Getting Back Up
Once again I’ve slipped. Depression and anxiety really are a relentless pair of bastards. But once again, I’m getting back up.
A Doctor’s Dangerously Irresponsible Attitude
I booked a doctor’s appointment for today – I would like help and treatment TODAY. How suicidal do I have to be before I’m taken seriously?
DNR – When I drove off a cliff
Really? I drove off a cliff and fell 400 feet down the hill? Why? I was Getting Out of this world and I didn’t want anyone to try to stop me.
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.
Elusive Recovery: A Poem
I cannot see past this. The pain overwhelms me. Is recovery real? How long does it take? Is it even possible? How will I know what recovery looks like?