Fewer Last Blog Posts and More Leelahs
"I keep living so that, one day, we’ll live in a society that doesn’t need to be fixed. I keep living so that we have fewer last blog posts and more Leelahs in the world."
Topic: depression
You Are Enough, Too
For anyone who knows someone who is struggling but doesn't know what to do.
Welcome to National Suicide Prevention Week 2016
"When we come together for this sort of conversation, when we choose to be vulnerable with our stories and to invest in the stories of other people, we have the power to see lives change and people stay alive."
Depression Just Lies
"The bad news: I am sick. I have cancer, and I am dealing with depression. The good news: I’m not going through either one alone."
You Are Not Your Pain: A Letter to Myself
"Don't forget: You do not have to find your way out of this darkness alone."
Don’t Allow Others to Judge How You Heal
"So what I want to say to you, knowing what I know now, is this: Don't allow others to judge how you heal."
When Depression Comes in Waves
"If you start to feel like you’re trapped in depression’s current, keep an eye on the shore."
My Hopes for #TWLOHASummer2016
"I hope you let these past three months change you. I hope you take all of these memories, lessons, and stories with you to the next chapters of your story."
On Measuring Up
"You aren't wasting time. You aren't being a burden. You aren't taking away resources from people who 'need it more.'"
Why Sharing My Story Helps Me Fight Isolation
"In keeping these pieces hidden, I feel like I would be endorsing the view that mental illness is something to be ashamed of and it’s just not."
When Saying Yes to Counseling Feels Like Failure
"Needing help is nothing to be ashamed of and getting that help is a cause for celebration."
They Can Surprise You
"Here’s what else I’ve learned since I started telling people about my mental illness: They can surprise you."
