Do we do this knowingly or unknowingly… put a mask on to show the world we are OK during our darker times? Is it an ancient fear response built in to save ourselves… a flight or fight thing? We don’t want to show the world how vulnerable we are because we are so scared? SoContinue reading “The Masks We Wear”
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Reaching Out… And What Helped The Most
Everyone’s own experiences differ, but for me, reaching out for help was extremely hard. I was “lovingly threatened” by someone close to me who pointed out that I really needed to make an appointment with a mental health professional after joking about getting my “shoelaces taken away” too many times. So I started my searchContinue reading “Reaching Out… And What Helped The Most”
Good Days and Bad Days
Yesterday was a bad day. It was a day full of so many tears and a unwavering feeling of hopelessness. A day struggling with the desire to just not exist anymore. But I got through it. One moment at a time. And today is a better day. Today is a day where I feel likeContinue reading “Good Days and Bad Days”