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The Blizzard of Depression and the Importance of Compassion
When you have depression, it's like it snows every day.
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Chronic People Pleasing and My OCD
Confidence will come with repetition. My nervous system will realize that I can safely challenge my relationships. -
Supporting My Son and Fighting Stigma
This is an illness and that deserves a compassionate, medical response. -
Moving Past My Upbringing and Inherited Trauma
I've learned that the trauma I carried inside doesn't define me. I am learning who I am and who I want to be. -
My Story Isn’t Over
There are no periods in my story; only a semicolon because my story isn't over. -
Learning to Prioritize My Mental Health
Going to therapy has meant finding the time to fill my tank so I can be a reservoir of grace for others. -
My Sunshine: A Mother’s Painful Journey with Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
I had no understanding of what was happening or how to help my son. -
I Will Not Be Defined by a Diagnosis
Mental illness, particularly serious mental illness, is not a "quick fix" — it is an ongoing journey. -
Befriending My Schizoaffective Disorder Through Writing
I realized that writing was therapeutic for me in general; if I had racing thoughts or anxiety, I would write it down and feel much better. -
Breaking The Family Curse: Fighting Stigma and Finding Recovery
Today, I’m blessed that medication, plus love and forgiveness, has given me a life worth living.