I forget sometimes that not everyone grew up as fast as I did. I had this strong sense of responsibility since I was very young, […]
Category: Mental Health
6 Valuable Tips for Preventing Anxiety Attacks
Written by Harry Cline of newcaregiver.org Anxiety is on the rise, with anxiety disorders now being the most common mental health problem in the United States. Although […]
I Want You To Like Me Because I Don’t
For years I was begging people to like me and approve of me because I hated myself. Hate is a strong word but I couldn’t […]
Had My Last Therapy Session
I had my last therapy session last night. It’s weird how much it feels like a breakup but when you consider that I’ve met with […]
10 Year Challenge
The internet has been showing me this 10 year challenge thing, so I decided to participate. #tenyearchallenge – so much I’d like to say to […]
When Is It Time to Stop Therapy?
This is a tough question for some to fathom while others have come here looking for a solid concrete answer. Let me first say that […]
2021 Was a Year of Accomplishments
So I went through my phone to remind myself what all I accomplished this year and I don’t give myself enough credit for what I’ve […]
Fear Still Lives in My Body
As a trauma survivor, the fact remains that there is a lot of fear that lives in my body still. The body remembers and holds […]
Happy Hurts Sometimes
Today was one of those days where it all sort of hit me. Experiencing happiness sometimes hurts. A person can become accustomed to being shit […]
I Write the Most When I’m Unhappy
Ya know, this is a thing I’ve noticed about myself: I write the most when I’m unhappy. Writing has always been my way to release […]
“Happiest Year” Had Me in Tears in Target
It happened, I cried in public today. I had my list in hand, earbuds in my ears to avoid as much human interaction as I […]
Self Care Date Night – Alone in Public
Tonight, well actually more like this afternoon, I took myself out on a date. Not with another person, just myself. I recently announced that I […]
Why I’ve Decided to Date Myself
Ok so hear me out….I’m about to challenge myself. Ever since I was old enough to date, I’ve been in a long term relationship or […]
I Snapped and I’m Not Proud
It finally happened….today I straight up snapped. I yelled and screamed and said mean things. I listened and I interrupted. I fought and then gave […]
Tonight I Wanna Cry But Can’t
It started innocently enough. I had referenced a funny photo while chatting with a friend of mine and went looking for it. As I scrolled […]