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."
Topic: depression
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."
We’re Partnering With The Mighty!
We're thrilled to announce a new partnership that will put our resources in front of The Mighty's wide-reaching readership.
You’re Invited: #SupCon16
"Orlando is the place and you're officially invited."
A Letter to the Person Considering Suicide
"No one else may ask you not to kill yourself today. Please don’t let my letter be a missed opportunity."
I Didn’t Want to Die
"There is a reason you are reading this right now, at this very moment in time. This is a message you need to hear."
