Coping Without Sharp Objects
I had to convince myself I was never a freak. I was 15 and did not know how to cope.
My Depression Survival Guide
The things that helped me survive.
Finding Healing Through Cooking
I didn’t want my sobriety to define or stop me from hanging out with my friends...
Wearing My Heart on My Sleeve
Wearing your heart on your sleeve means you can share a truer version of yourself.
Trauma Convinced My Brain It Was Normal
After you have lived through repeated traumatic experiences, things considered ‘safe’ are exactly those traumatic experiences.
In Focus: My Experience With Derealization
DR is first recognized as a visual distortion, but the sensations are not tied to sight alone. It is a full-body experience.
What I heard in Joe Biden’s voicemail to his son
These words were spoken in love and broadcast in an attempt to project shame.
Hope: A Four-Legged Word
Cricket taught me that hope is everlasting—but sometimes you have to think outside of the box to find what works for you.
More Than a Story
I’m still new to the term “Borderline Personality Disorder.” I’m still learning to recognize moments of dissociation, depression, and euphoria.
Show and Tell: Medication Edition
I get so excited to show and tell, to say, “Look, the meds that breathed life back into me.”
A Safety Plan For Anxiety Attacks
My skin feels hot and my jaw clenches. My hands are gripping the wheel. Intrusive thoughts make an attempt to take over.
It’s a Quiet Place With Loud Thoughts
I was completely unaware of the things that had been stored in my body for years.
