I thrive on structure and routine; once I get used to something happening at the same time every day, or seeing the same person at work every week, I start to relax and let myself get comfortable. I cling to it in the same way, because life wasn't always so stable. Places would disappear, & … Continue reading Sudden changes.
Tag: mental illness
The Trauma I Ignored
I recently read a quote that said "Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering." It struck a nerve & I shared it on my Twitter, but it took me a while to really understand why it hit me the way it did. Well, here I am, … Continue reading The Trauma I Ignored
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Mental Health Recovery
Mental health recovery does not mean you can't have bad days, and I think a lot of people need to be reminded of that. I'm 3 years into my own mental health recovery journey, and I can tell you that I have had my fair share of bad days. It seems many people are convinced … Continue reading Mental Health Recovery
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Breathe, Let It Go
Everyone knows the holiday season can be stressful. Budgeting for gifts, talking to family members you don't regularly speak to, plus this whole pandemic thing 2020 threw at us. Emotions are running rampant, and we often lose control of how others affect our already overloaded feelings. Believe me, I know! My mother-in-law stopped by on … Continue reading Breathe, Let It Go
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You Are More Than…
For almost two months now, we've been reading Romans chapter 8 at church. To summarize, Romans chapter 8 tells us we are more than the sins and labels this world places on us. Whether you're religious or not, I feel like this applies to everyone. We all deserve to be told that we're so much … Continue reading You Are More Than…
BPD: A Journey 