

MENTAL ILLNESS. ITS NOT A FAD. ITS NOT A FASHION TREND.
To live with a mental illness can be a very lonely and isolating time in a person’s life, a fact I know very well still battling my way...


Mental Health Awareness 'Day'
The 10th of October was World Mental Health Day and I have a confession: I’m exhausted. Not just this day in particular, it’s been...


OCD Episode: Where I Literally Overthink a Discarded Dog Toy for Hours.
I'm walking down the road. Walking my dog. The same way I walk the dog, just about the same time every day. I notice things, my OCD. I...


The off button
An entire week is dedicated to raising the awareness of mental health. I can’t help but feel that this highlights not only how many...


I am an eating disorder survivor
I have never found it easy to share my story about my Anorexia. I struggle with people knowing too much about me, and am always afraid of...


I Thought I Had More Time
I knew I wouldn’t have much. But I just thought I’d have more. I’m probably making zero sense but in all honesty my life doesn’t make...


Everything's Different
I have had Anxiety and Depression since the age of five. I remember feeling really bad about myself and thinking that I wanted to die. I...


One Day: Dealing With Depression
Putting pen to paper has allowed me to feel more in control of things, and music has always been a release for me. It’s helped me cope durin


The Impact Of Trauma On Teens And How To Address It
Trauma is a scary uncomfortable word. No one wants to wrap their head around the thought of someone they care about being traumatized....


PTSD: Under Diagnosed Form of Anxiety Impacting All Age Groups
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a form of anxiety that impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals. Often, what it looks like...


The Stigma of Addiction
Addicts are a part of our society; they are in our classrooms, workplaces, churches and homes. Addiction expands beyond the realm of...


Codependency: What it is & how to address it
Codependency is a prevalent state for many family members, partners and friendships. The crazy thing is, I didn’t even know what this was...