What I Want You To Know When I’m in a Crisis
I probably won’t say, “I’m in a mental health crisis right now” with some laid-out spreadsheet of exactly what I need.
Echoes of the Anthem: What Black History Means to Me
Today, as a Black immigrant in the United States, these words hold an even deeper meaning.
The Color of Pain: Suicide and Seeing Beneath the Exterior
Self-Love is Anything But Easy
What about one of the most important relationships we’ll ever engage in? Our relationship with ourselves.
A Shift in Perspective
If I let it, anxiety will leech all of the color out of me one lie at a time until I can barely stand to be in my own mind.
What to Say to Someone Going Through a Hard Time
Sometimes, your presence and willingness to listen are the most comforting things you can offer.
Ketamine and Everything but the Kitchen Sink
I was desperate, rightfully so, to save my own life.
The Presence of a Symptom
Depression whispers like the all-knowing authority, especially when I'm tired, when I feel like giving up, or when I've made a mistake.
From Crisis to Confetti Cake: The Journey After Attempting to End it All
Surviving is a special occasion, and every day lived is a day worth celebrating.
Four Things to Remember About Grief This Holiday Season
When my uncle died, an old wound opened back up and widened.
Bringing an Eating Disorder to the Thanksgiving Table
If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating and are feeling concerned about the upcoming holidays, we need you to know a few things.
Just Me
“Who am I?” when aspects of my identity no longer make sense or when they have been stripped away, supposedly leaving a chunk missing.
