Being Christian and Living With a Mental Illness
I’m writing about this because the stigma surrounding mental illness, especially in Christian communities, keeps people locked in prisons of shame, refusing to admit that they need help.
Considering Therapy for the First Time
Considering therapy for the first time can be a daunting prospect—filled with emotions ranging from fear and anxiety to anticipation and eagerness.
So, About Self-Love…
Trying to love yourself in a world that tells you you aren’t worth loving as you are is a constant battle.
An Invitation. A Response. And an Introduction to Summer.
The Electric Forest team will be giving away 2 tickets to the second weekend of Electric Forest for people who join in the conversation.
A Letter to My OCD
Sometimes I wonder what my life would feel like without you. Could I survive? I think so. But every time I try to slip away, you grab a hold of me tighter than before.
Watch “Anxiety” by Levi the Poet
Our friend Levi Macallister shares his newest poem, "Anxiety."
Stories From the Road: Welcome to Rockville and Middlelands
We received thanks from people who said that at some point we had said something, or listened to something, or hugged someone at just the right time. Their smiles are nostalgic and expectant—filled with faith that now we can do what we do in new places.
Mourning on Mother’s Day
There are lots of emotions being experienced on Mother’s Day. Some have mothers; others have memories. For some it’s sad or complicated; for others it’s purely celebratory.
Letting Go of My Oldest Friend
Over time, depression became more than an illness. In fact, it often felt like depression was my closest friend.
What Recovery From Mental Illness Really Looks Like
So while we can’t expect it to be steady and linear, recovery from mental illness is undeniably possible. No matter the number of times we take one step back, there are always steps forward awaiting to be taken.
HEAVY AND LIGHT 2017 Montage and Encore
Illogical Truth
I want you to understand this: If you are in the pits of depression, if you are suicidal, if any of the above spoke to you, depression is lying.
