My Voiceless Past I grew up believing that anything I said or did would offend someone, so I learned to silence the beautiful voice I once had. The little outgoing…
Category: Personal Stories
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The Importance of Educating Family Members about Mental Health
While the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness has decreased in recent years, it still exists in our society and influences the way people think about mental health. This…
Show Them They Are Worth Fighting For
Am I Worth Fighting For? As often as I put on a brave face, I am not okay. Every day, I live with the reality that I never experienced…
Stay Strong Even As the War Rages On
Tired But Strong I am tired—tired of fighting an invisible war that is not so invisible anymore, tired of being treated like an outcast because I am different. The War…
Carry on for the Ones You Love
Love Surrounds You Amid Fear Carry on for those you love, even when it is hard, even when you are terrified. Carry On For Love Soon I will be 20…
Recovery Is Difficult but You Are Capable
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…
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…
Dancing for the Mind and Body
Something about turning the volume up, feeling the bass, and dancing to a great song can replenish my mind and body like nothing else. The more I dance, the more…