Winning On and Off of the Court
Today, I can say that walking through depression, self-harm, and my lung surgeries have ultimately opened up my heart to the love and support of family and friends.
Topic: recovery
Being Real About Trauma Symptoms
“I want to be able to say and hear others talking about the important and unglamorous healing of developmental trauma.”
Making My Workouts Work for Me
I’ve learned there is more power in treating myself well than the power I was searching for with my compulsive behaviors.
Timshel
But the Hebrew word used is “timshel,” which translates to “thou mayest.” And that means there is a choice.
The Reassurance in Running
I didn’t want to give my mind time to respond to the sadness; I wanted to escape it. Somehow I was convinced I could outrun it.
I Need You
Even in the depths of my depression, I recognized how desperately I needed other people.
Bad Days Are Not Bad Lives
We just need to start with a little hope and a whole lot of self-love.
TWLOHA Movie Discussion Guide
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Reflections on Recovery
“I felt trapped for far too long, held captive by my own preoccupation with the number displayed on my bathroom scale.”
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We're hosting three special screenings of the "To Write Love on Her Arms" movie, and we'd love to see you there!
Truths Deeper Than a Day
Saying “I am in love” has never and will never make my depression vanish. But it grounds me in a deeper truth: that I am worth more than my brain, my body, and my brokenness.
