Personal Life
Giving In to Moods
I'll preface this by saying that I am a generally moody person -- with quick and unpredictable shifts that catch me by surprise and...
Jealousy Is a Disease: Get Well Soon
Scene 1: Lights, Camera, Action
You are the center of attention, and everyone is partying along with you; that is how it has always been....
You Are Not Your Mental Illness
Disclaimer: This article does not intend to invalidate any type of mental illness; the point is to bring more light and awareness toward the...
You Are Powerful
We, as humans, are powerful. We are so, so powerful. I mean, with all the resources we have, we potentially have the ability to...
Seven Spices of Teenage Life
Our teenage life kicks in when we realize how important we are to ourselves. It’s when every little aspect matters: from little details in...
Pushovers
For most of my life, I've struggled with being what people call a "pushover": someone who gives in easily, who agrees even if they...
Happy Anniversary, Depression
It has been one year since I was diagnosed -- although I’ve unknowingly experienced you for much longer than just these past twelve months....
Dear Family Member
"Our job as nurses is to cushion the sorrow and celebrate the job everyday, while we are 'just doing our jobs'" – Christine Belle
Dear family...
Becoming a Chameleon
Big, beady eyes. Scaly, rigid body. Minute, stealthy movements. All to keep hidden in plain sight and remain unnoticed, surviving with comfort. Don’t we all...
Moving Away from Ungrateful
Despite being able to feel sensations like course and smooth, to think and ponder over nearly anything and everything we wish, and to listen to...
