-HONEY- I couldn’t comprehend how Spring would bring new life when my heart was still buried in last September, decaying under the memories of you. But, Spring has come and gone and Autumn reigns again, bursting forth colorful displays that remind us all that there is beauty in the breakdown and life in letting go. [...]
Right now I feel like I’m standing on fairly level ground looking back over the past several months of spiraling anxiety and depression like a rocky, brambly, dark, deep canyon I just traversed. Things are slowing down now and seem a bit brighter. All the sleepless nights and nightmares, the headaches and stomachaches, the loss [...]
I don't even know where to start with one of these, Ive never done this before, but its gotten so bad that I hope writing about this will help. For as long as I can remember I've always been a "shy" child. Where this stems from I have no idea, nothing tragic ever happened to [...]
Bipolar has destroyed me. I suffer from a mental illness known as Bipolar disorder. Most people know it as the "happy and sad disorder". Most people know it as one stage you are elated, and the other, you are depressed. Yes, you are right about the "sad" being depression. But the "happy" spectrum, you aren't [...]
The Importance of Mental Health Education The word “crazy” has become an overused word to describe anyone who may not act like they do or as society perceives they should behave. This is especially true in schools and often leads to bullying. The question remains: how does one classify someone as mentally unstable, or “crazy?” [...]
It Shines By: Beth Moore I’m quick to reflect on high school glory days. It’s pretty silly, seeing as how I’ve not even reached the 10-year reunion mark. Flipping through my old yearbook, I noticed one of my favorite teachers wrote “Dear Beth, calling you a delicate flower would not give justice to your violently [...]
My Big Decision Making a big change in life is always intimidating. Meaning, stuff can go wrong and by the time it does it may be too late to change your mind. My big decision was made nearly four years ago now, and it was a big decision, but one I never regretted! After years [...]
Eating disorder I remember the way you creeped into my life Latching on to my already insecure mind The perfect target Fat kid, who was scared of growing up You burrowed your way in Creating a hole You told me I needed control It wasn't long till everyone could see My pale skin which [...]
Depression wants to take my life. It wants me in the corner, away from everyone so that it can feed me lies about myself as well as others. I can't honestly say that I try to get rid of depression because it steals my motivation and my will to live. In return, I humbly submit [...]
“Give it up for adoption,” he said, waving his hands as he spoke. “I’m sure there’s options other than a traumatic surgery if you don’t want a child.” He grinned and sipped his coffee. “But really,” he continued, carelessly setting down the cup and nearly knocking it over, “I have zero say in the matter, [...]
