All my life, I’ve been painfully aware that I do not remember things like everyone else. Amnesia served as a way to remain alive, when I was young.
Finding my identity – BPD
if you feel like you are nothing beyond your diagnosis, and struggle to know who you are, never give up looking for your identity.
Secrets I’ve Never Told My Family And Friends About My Mental Illness
Blinded by the philosophy of old, my family and friends believe that a person with mental illness belongs in an institution. Can I hide my illness?
Never Settle – A Year of Growth
One year ago I took control. I decided it was time to focus on me without regret or worrying about judgement. And damn, it feels good!
Living with Guilt, While Battling Mental Illness and Life
I thought that feeling guilt was some form of punishment. For what? A lot of things flooded my head. Then, years later, came the deadly blow.
But that would be a lie
In the depths of grief, I represented my family at the inquest and fought for justice after my Dad’s suicide. We needed a truthful verdict.
Mental Health – A Human Rights Issue
People living with mental health conditions, disorders and illnesses are just the same as everyone else. They deserve the same rights.
Lies, Damned Lies and Depression
Those damned lies can be a form of self-preservation, You lie to yourself, your family, friends, work. I hope one day I won’t feel the need to lie anymore.
10 important life lessons learned in 24 years
By Ellyse Rafferty 10 important life lessons learned in 24 years 1. Who you are right now is not who you’ll be in a year’s time. Reinvent yourself whenever you feel like it. We are always growing and changing, so go ahead and shed your skin. 2. Give what you Continue Reading
Welcome to Invisible Scars of Emotional Abuse
I was emotionally abused by someone that I trusted, and when I started to fall into misery and self-hate, I was even more blind to the damage.
I Deserve Peace and Happiness
By Sylvia Marcia The other day, my friend told me, “We weren’t supposed to feel like this.” You see, we are both currently struggling with anxiety and depression. We are both waiting for night to come, to sleep. My friend added, “We weren’t supposed to be suffering. No one is Continue Reading
The Uneasy Truth of Recovery
The truth of recovery is seldom what we want it to be. I’ll tell you now, recovery doesn’t mean you’ll be completely better. But every day is so worth it.