“When you condone hurtful terms and phrases, it can hurt someone who may be struggling.”
Tips For Being An Ally To Loved Ones With Mental Illness
This Is A Photo Of Someone Struggling—It Doesn’t Always Look Dark And Sad
“My heart and my mind battled each other daily.”
My Body Has Been Open For Judgement, Comment, And Mockery For Decades—Until Now
“I was 7 the first time I became aware my body wasn’t good enough. I was 8 the first time my body was openly mocked and sexualized. I was 12 the first time others decided what was acceptable for me to wear. I was 19 the first time I lost a lot of weight and became aware ‘thin me’ was a more valued member of society than ‘fat me.'”
Common Myths And Truths About Introverts (From An Introvert)
“Once we let you in, you could not have a more thoughtful friend on your side. Introverts are guarded, but once they let that guard down they love you in the deepest way possible.”
Why I Don’t Do Housework During Naptime
“I love my daughter and I want to feel love for her. That means I need to take ‘me time’ while she naps. When my daughter wakes up, she gets a happy, refreshed mama who prioritized herself.”
‘I was waiting to die. I thought I was a lost cause and there was no hope for me.’: Man shares extreme weight loss journey
“I had not been on a rollercoaster in 30 years, and this was the first time I had ever been able to get on a rollercoaster with my sons. I had never felt so good in my life.”
‘I took 1000 pills and drank two bottles of tea. At 15, life was ending right before my eyes.’: Suicide attempt survivor finds support for depression in community
“My grandpa left me with a note: ‘Jennifer, lean on me.’ It was the clearest message I could have received.”
My Spouse’s Mental Illness Looks Just Like The Sick Days Of My Childhood
“I remember those sick days vividly. Lying in my pajamas with my favorite blanket, as comfy as possible to try to soothe the misery of my pounding head and aching chest. It always seemed so hard to get up, even just to shower or attempt to eat. Not much sounded good anyway.”
4 Tell-Tale Signs You Are Feeling Burnt Out
“All I wanted to do was lay in bed, do nothing, and just exist. I felt lazy, but as time passed, I noticed it was burnout.”
‘When I became a mother, it enveloped my entire being. 4 1/2 years ago, I began rediscovering myself.’: Mom of 4 reflects on self-growth in motherhood
“Once you start looking for yourself outside of motherhood, you may find you may not even be the person you were before becoming a mom. It can feel like you are discovering an entirely new person, but it’s an opportunity to meet yourself all over again.”