Winter can be tough but so are we
Christmas is closing in. I have done absolutely zero Christmas shopping and there isn’t a Christmas tree up in myContinue Reading
Category: Mental Health
Quieting the Mean Voice in My Head
I’ve been trying to quiet the mean voice inside my head lately. I want to tell you about it. ItContinue Reading
Making Time For Grief
Hello everyone, Daisy, my service dog and best friend of eleven years recently passed away. I need to take someContinue Reading
Support, Self-Care, and Superhero Capes
Some friends came over on Saturday night. We had planned to go out and visit various Halloween themed attractions. It’sContinue Reading
What I Carry for OCD
My husband took me to the cinema last night. On the way I felt a sudden pang of panic. IContinue Reading
What is Depression Like?
Depression is not the same for everyone. We might have shared experiences, but we are unique. No two people areContinue Reading
When Guilt and Shame Follow Depression
Depression is tough, but this post isn’t about depression. This is about how guilt and shame often follow depression andContinue Reading
When Depression Numbs Excitement
The numbness I’m feeling is difficult to explain but it’s important so I’m going to try. During depression people oftenContinue Reading
Dear You, Who Might Also Be Depressed
Some blog posts are planned far in advance while others spill from my mind and into my keyboard immediately forContinue Reading
My Suicide Safety Plan
Having a plan that will deliver you to safety in times of crisis is vitally important. I am living withContinue Reading
