My First Panic Attack
Every moment, I was either feeling dizzy and having severe chest pains, or feeling like I couldn't breathe.
To All Those Out At Sea
Be like the trees who take up sun, rain, and root.
Pregnancy and Eating Disorder Recovery
Pregnancy is a demanding process, but it’s also nearly enough to trigger a recovered anorexic like me into a frenzy.
A Letter to the Therapist Who Didn’t Believe Me
When you said those words, I shattered into a million pieces.
Self-Harm: The Addiction We Don’t Talk About
When I reflect on my days of self-harm, I see how I struggled to tell the people I loved that I was hurting. So, I found a way to show it physically.
Sobriety, Introspection, and the Problem With Resolutions
Most of my "ideals" or things folks call "resolutions" around this time of year aren't actually what I want for myself but are what I assume others want for me.
We Are Stories Still Going
We've theorized, hoped, and prayed, but the future has always been a mystery in the making.
The Holiday Season Doesn’t Equate to Just One Feeling
We’re taught and encouraged to feel and honor a single emotion when the holiday season is upon us.
Learn Through The Loving
I was right, in a way, about the day the elevator opened: I could never go back again.
Identifying Trauma and Its Ties to Adoption
You’re allowed to love the family you have while still facing pain, anger, and even guilt over how they became your family.
Mental Health in the Military: A Conversation With a Veteran
A veteran's perspective on mental health and the military.
Have You Ever Stopped to Consider How Far You’ve Come?
Never forget how far you've come just by waking up today.
