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People are dying and mental illness is wearing a bright red dress, laughing the loudest, hoping there will be a day when someone asks it to sit down.
Topic: depression
Happy for a Sad Person
I tell myself to first hold out my open palms for the little joys in life, then to seek them out, knowing I need them.
Relentlessly in Pursuit of Joy
I will keep gratitude journals, I will surround myself with inspirational quotes, I’ll decorate my body with meaningful tattoos... I will do whatever it takes to find joy.
For So Long I Believed I Didn’t Deserve Love
Our mental health experiences do not define us. They do not take away from who we are or the value we hold.
Sometimes We Don’t Show Concern Until It’s Too Late
In life, there are often times when we don’t always know what to do or say.
“Life is Pain, Highness”
I’m beginning to believe that life is more than pain. And I’m a pretty awful salesman.
My Version of Thriving
I’ve gone through much of my life in a rush to get through...
Loss, Grief, and Making Things Hurt A Little Less
I was scared to be hopeful because that’s exactly when things would come crashing back down.
Silver Linings and Possibilities
If you go to the Merriam-Webster website and search “silver linings,” you’ll find this definition: a consoling or hopeful prospect.
Recovery Doesn’t Have an Expiration Date
Suicidal thoughts and self-harm urges do not define me. The ups and downs of my recovery do not define me. The worry that I'm disappointing my family does not define me.
No Moments Are Worthless
I made this for you, friend. I hope it reminds you that no moments are worthless.
Growing up I Often Heard “Therapy Is for White People”
I didn’t understand why he fell silent when I cried or the blank look that overtook his face when I had a breakdown. I didn’t understand his resistance to things like therapy and psychiatry.
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