A very brave, strong, courageous friend posted the other day that he may be MIA from social media for a little bit because he was struggling intensely with anxiety and depression. He was practicing self-care, and I sat back and just chewed on the fact that part of that self-care was sharing his current state. … Continue reading I Struggle Too
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You Are Not Alone
Someone out there needs to know: You are not alone. The suffering that you do in silence - those pervasive, persistent thoughts that overwhelm you, and the pain you walk around in while appearing to be fine - it is not inconsequential. People care. I care. I care that you are suffering, and that you … Continue reading You Are Not Alone
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No More Being Afraid of Joy
Lather. Rinse. Repeat. I had a more difficult week (two weeks), and then I don't want to write. Well, more to the point, I don't want to be vulnerable to you. Why did I have to open my mouth at the beginning of all this and commit to being transparent in an effort to help … Continue reading No More Being Afraid of Joy
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Take What You Need
Someone needs something on this list. Take as many as you need, and pass it along. Happy Friday! You're awesome. DO. NOT. QUIT. Take that leap of faith you've known for a while you need to take. You're enough, just as you are. Do it afraid. No, you DON'T deserve to be treated that way. … Continue reading Take What You Need
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I Don’t Know What To Title This, But It’s About Suicide
In the wake of the suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain this week, all I can think about is that I wish a.) I could say THE thing that would stop anyone else from taking that final step, and b.) I could explain to everyone who's never suffered from suicidal ideation what it's like … Continue reading I Don’t Know What To Title This, But It’s About Suicide
