I have lived two lives; the one before depression, and the one after depression.
Read MoreDepression is a strange beast. When I feel depressed, I want desperately to feel better, but then again I don't want to feel well at all.
Read More"Forced forgiveness teaches us that our wholeness as human beings-and thus our entire existence-is inextricably linked to the sins of those who have wronged, abused, or traumatized us."
Read MoreWhat do you think of when you hear the words, Social Anxiety? For me. it's so many things. It's not wanting people to look at me when I've put on makeup because they might see my flaws, but then not wanting them to ignore me either because that hurts my feelings as a highly sensitive person.
Read More"Your're a hopeless mess." My own voice echoed in my head. "You can't keep this up. This work sucks. Your boyfriend doesn't like you, he only tolerates you. You're even a burden to your own family."
Read MoreI needed to be social. I needed to be the ‘me' that's acceptable in the company of others. I did want to go out as the real me. To interact with people in a genuine fashion for a change. But now that I'm home, away from all the noise…
Read MoreWhat images come to mind when you hear of a school shooting?
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