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
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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
More Days With Daisy
This happens every day. It is commonplace after morning farm chores are done. I make coffee and retreat to myContinue 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
Coping with OCD at ComicCon
Comic Book Conventions give fans the opportunity to meet the celebrities they admire. It’s an exciting time but it canContinue Reading
Broken and Worthy of Being Put Back Together
I’m having a broken day but you don’t need to worry about me. I’ll be alright. I’m allowed to haveContinue Reading
The Unfairness of Posting Smiles When I Am Depressed
I posted this photo on a day in mid-November. It wasn’t the day the photo was taken. On this mid-NovemberContinue Reading
How I Care for My Mental Health on Good Days
Many people only talk about caring for their mental health on bad mental health days. In the past, I wasContinue Reading
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