A Back Porch Meditation
Topic: depression
Gradually Then Suddenly
The victories are microscopic: answering a text, opening the curtains, taking a shower.
On the Good Days
When you’re in a cycle of depression, it is so hard to do the things you love because, at the moment, they aren’t of any interest to you.
A Mental Gladiator
The arena is a metaphorical staging ground in the mind. It's the place where mental battles are fought.
Find Your Own Words
When I was growing up, there was no word for what I was experiencing.
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.
TMS: Between No Longer and Not Yet
I learned that there are new ways of living and coping.
Out at Sea
On the worst days, it’s like I’m stuck at the bottom of the ocean.
From Gray to Radiant: Unveiling the Colors of Healing
I was merely an empty shell, incapable of anything except constant pondering about how everything was futile and a waste of energy.
Holding Hope
When someone says, “I’m holding hope for you,” they’re saying a lot more than just those five words.
Little Moments and Reminders to Stay Alive
The time and space between each joyful moment may vary. But when it shows up, it's the surprise of the feeling and the realization that you've made it that make breathing easier.
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