Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Alan D.D. When I was younger, in my teen years, when depression and self-harming were taking control of my body and mind, everything I did felt like a new fault for the collection. It was as if everything I did wasn’t good enough for anyone or anything. This was Continue Reading
Joys of having a baby By Emily I’m Emily, I’m 29, and 22 months ago I had a baby girl born at 30 weeks. The whole experience was a traumatic one, ending in our baby girl being in intensive care for eight weeks before coming home. And she had to have numerous Continue Reading
Does self harm help? I always chose cutting, despite the pain, despite the hurt inside, because I wanted to live and the only alternative was death.
How does it begin? How do depression and self harm start? The voice in the dark is always near. Will I ever escape? I still fight on.
I’d forgive you, but there’s nothing to forgive. I will support you through everything. I want you to forgive yourself. I want to help you heal.
By Alan D.D. Mind is breaking, nerves are wilder than never before, cannot stop crying, and something hurts a lot inside. Been there, perfectly know the feeling, and did the same thing you’re about to do. You’re about to cut. There were times I gave up and cut, but there Continue Reading