Recovery Is Difficult The unfortunate reality is that I have really been struggling lately. As much as I hate to admit it, I feel like I am back where I…
Author: Mary Mathieu
Mary Mathieu is a college sophomore studying English, Psychology, and Theology at the University of St. Francis. Writing is her voice and it is with her voice she aspires to make a difference, especially in the lives of those impacted by mental illness.
How Mantras Help Us Reach Our Full Potential
Mantras help us in ways that we may not see at first. One mantra that helped me tremendously is "God is within her, she will not fall." —Psalm 46:5 Choosing…
I Stand Strong After Narcissistic Abuse
I Stand Strong After being abused by a narcissist for 18 years, I know one when I see one. If I ever stop talking with someone out of nowhere, it…
Let Them See You Starting Today
Let Them See Me See me. Lately I have just been feeling so out of it. All I notice is that time keeps passing and I remain stuck. Because I'm…
Your Voice Is Beautiful—And So Are You
My voice is beautiful—and so am I. This is why I am speaking out today. It's Beautiful That Age Is Just A Number Age is just a number. This is…
Be Their Safety: Help Heal the Motherless
I Long for Safety Safety is what I long for. The Little Girl Imagine this. A little girl who is seven years old craves a mother's love more than anything,…
You Don’t Need To Be Fixed
Behind In Everything I do not need to be fixed even though I am behind my peers. Everyone seems to be enjoying their first few years of adulthood, but I…
The Dream That Lives Within Me
The Dream That Lives Within Me I grew up thinking that something was wrong with me and I could not understand why I was different from my peers. I was…
Why Did The Mental Health System Fail Me?
The Big Question Why did the mental health system fail me? Failing Mental Health For most of my life, I have been wondering what is wrong with me. After years…
Let Go Of Toxic Relationships Starting Today
It Is Time To Let Go It is time to let go. Let go of the things that worry you, and the things that hold you back. They are no…