Part I: Stop the Stigma Even though in today’s society there are many things spoken about that have been silent until now, mental illness is something that still has huge stigma around it. For people who don’t know what that is, it literally means “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or … Read More
It’s real. Whether we like it or not, mental illness is the real deal, a sickness, just like having tonsillitis or a broken bone. Just because the signs may not be as obvious, it still needs to be taken seriously. I’m all about stopping the stigma of mental illness, letting those who struggle with it … Read More
A journey through her thoughts on a rainy day, learning how to be okay <3
Now I lay me down to sleep, I close my eyes and count some sheep. The sheep are brown and black but hither There are lots of sheep – they can’t sleep either. Their minds are bereft of sleep. Silky fleece all ground and dark, Surely they will find their mark As on and on … Read More
One day, my dearest, you’ll not be in such pain. Your heart will not be so heavy, and the days will be brighter. I know that right now there is so much inside; so much hurt, such confusion, a terrible storm within. But one day, it will be no more. One day, my darling, you … Read More
“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life.” – Akshay Dubey This is the truth. Don’t let the damage control your life and define you… you might have been dragged through hell and back, but you don’t need to let that define you. Be who you are … Read More
“Hush little baby, don’t you cry, daddy’s gonna sing you a lullaby… everything’s gonna be alright – you have the strength to make it through tonight.” It had been raining for two days. She shivered. It was so cold after the unbearable heat wave. But, she thought, at least she was feeling. It had been … Read More
It’s real. Whether we like it or not, mental illness is the real deal, a sickness, just like having tonsillitis or a broken bone. Just because the signs may not be as obvious, it still needs to be taken seriously. I’m all about stopping the stigma of mental illness, letting those who struggle with it … Read More
