To every person that has ever felt anything less than human. To every person that gives and gives and gives, but struggles to allow themselves to take. To every person that masks their true selves out of fear of losing loved ones through revealing. To every person that dodges questions about their well-being with distractions or… Continue reading Share the Load

I am not cured. I still have days where I feel I can’t face the world. I still get overwhelmed by confrontation and any intense emotions. I still have panic attacks. I still get anxious most of the time. What has changed is not a lack of mental illness, but the way I cope with… Continue reading Healthy Coping

Am I wrong in saying that it feels a bit like deception to tell your employer you’re sick when from the outside you look perfectly healthy? – Julia W. I feel guilty because there are people suffering with ‘actual problems’. – Kate F. Let’s take a moment to answer Julia’s question. NO. It’s not wrong… Continue reading Guilt

I think cultural training for your new job is either one or the other, viewed as a waste of time or find it interesting. Personally, I’m the latter of the two, but I could live without forced interactions. I enjoy learning about myself and gaining perspective, it keeps me grounded. Plus, free food? Sold! It… Continue reading Save Myself

I was your average middle school girl – human, just like everyone else. I was friendly, smart, musical, creative and bashful. None of that mattered though, what did matter was what was on the outside. My hair was styled at a medium length, I wore glasses, everything Aeropostale and was considered overweight on that daunting… Continue reading Behind That Smile

I’m happy that you are so comfortable with your illness to bring it forward to help others. My concern is not everyone will use the information for positive help. They may judge and hurt you and that scares me. – Anonymous Stigmas suck. What I’ve found to be worst of all is the self-stigma I’ve… Continue reading Stigma