Self-Acceptance on the Spectrum
If I were a tree mental illness would be layered in each of my rings. It’s not something topical thatContinue Reading
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A Letter in Case You’re Having a Tough Day Too
Dear You, Life can be tough sometimes. I sincerely understand that life can be excruciatingly tough. There will be horribleContinue Reading
Strategies for Socializing After Isolation
Mental illness can be tough. Becoming socially isolated as a result of mental illness is far too easy. Depression canContinue Reading
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
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
Couch and Coffee Thoughts: Kindness
I’m sitting on my couch drinking coffee as thoughts run through my mind. I often ponder while I drink myContinue 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
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