I Chose Myself
I have an older sister and a younger brother. I love them but they were always chosen first. My older sister has suffered a lot of trauma, that it not her fault. It will never be her fault. My younger…
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The Greatest Gift You Can Give Yourself
What are you doing with your life? Oooo, that’s a question I don’t like. But at our age, we get asked it the most often. What job do you want? What do you want to do with your degree? How’s…
Eternal Light Within Your Heart
I created this art piece of FKA twigs with the hope to illustrate that everyone has an eternal light within their hearts full of strength, hope, and love! Know that your struggles help you to build your soul and spirit…
I Almost Lost My Life To Depression
18 months ago, I almost lost my life to depression. Things had gotten so bad that I went to stay in a recovery facility. My husband held the fort at home, working all hours and putting on a brave face,…
Your Job Is Not Your Identity
Author: Dan Lomas This is something that has taken me years to figure out. I had always associated my friends’, my families’ and my own identity with that of their job. You work in finance? You work hard and want…
To The People Who Suffer In Silence
Silence can be peaceful. Silence can be transformative. Silence can also be a silent kill. Metaphorically of course. When silence and suffering occur at the same time, it can be a dangerous place. The question raised here is why do…
3 Little Words
Sometimes you feel as if that it may be over. The cards have been dealt. You’ve shed that last tear and you can’t go any further. Just say one thing, “one more time.” I was sitting in an empty parking…
Overcoming Bipolar And Psychosis
Fighting bipolar is a constant battle. When I was manic I became delusional, and when I was depressed I didn’t want to leave my bed. The psychosis crept in slowly and has taken a toll on my life. I’m trying…
When Your Illness Is Your Personality
Having a mental illness from a child means I know no different than the endless days of nothingness. It can make it very hard to want to/see change yourself. I didn’t have a bad childhood (not that I can remember…
My Ego Is An Ass*Hole
I was stuck. I would say my life was going nowhere, but nowhere sounds like somewhere, and I don’t want to give the impression of any forward momentum whatsoever. At least, that’s what my brain was telling my heart and…
I Might Not Be Good Enough And That’s Okay
I wish I was good enough. This thought has existed since the beginning of humans. Instinctively, we question ourselves. We doubt ourselves. We want more for ourselves. Name another species that does that. That doubts themselves. While we can’t interview…
Signals
I’m at a point where if I don’t have problems, I don’t feel comfortable and I feel like I’m having “too much fun.” Pfft, even when I’m having “fun”, my mind’s running to places I don’t want to go to.…
There’s No Such Thing As Better
The title got you right? “No such thing as better?! Are you nuts??” Maybe. But it’s still the truth. You can’t be better than you already are. You can’t be better than who you were. Nor will you ever be…
Rewriting Through The Perspective of Acceptance
Hey, do you feel like you are caught in a hell hole of darkness? I hear you! But isn’t it what everyone is saying! Yas! These days! We all are allowed a dark phase, We all are allowed to sit…
Why It’s Okay To Slow Down
Have you ever stopped to think, just to stop and think? I know that sounds weird. But, have you ever taken the time to slow down even if its scheduled. Go on a walk today and meditate somewhere with nice…
