Clinging to Joy in the Midst of Deep Pain
When you start wondering whether it’s worth it, I hope you can look at your frozen moment of joy & feel even the slightest glimmer of hope. Because joy is a gift. If you have spent any time with me,…
My Anxiety is Different Than Yours
This, I believe, is what people don’t understand. There is a difference between “Anxiety”, an “Anxiety Disorder” and “PTSD Linked Anxiety”. This lack of understanding is what I believe is partially responsible for the misinformed “relation” or “advice” people offer…
Why I Struggle with “How are you?”
I walk into the grocery store and head towards the pharmacy. It’s time for yet another prescription refill. I’ve been there so many times in the last few months that all the pharmacy staff know me by name and no…
Fighting an “Invisible” Illness
What it’s like to live with a Mental Illness and why I’ve decided to talk about it. Fighting an Invisible Illness continues to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It’s like I have no control over my mind and…
