And as I write, I’ve learned not to judge how I write or what I put on paper. I just let the thoughts flow. For the most part, the thoughts are coherent and make sense, but then there are days where they are racing and are faster than my hand. So, when this happens, I jump from one thought to another without rhyme or reason. This is especially true when I am experiencing a depressive episode.
For a long time, I lived my life dependent on cause and effect. My joy, happiness, love, worth, and pain was dependent on some external event or someone. I was in perpetual turmoil and felt disposable. It was only until I decided to take accountability for my feelings and my actions that I began to […]
I heard someone recently say this and it sent shock waves through my entire body. That statement impacted me in such a profound way that I am still digesting it. And I asked myself, am I speaking from a scar or a wound? I began thinking about all the bruises, contusions, nicks, and gashes I’ve […]
COVID-19 ushers an uncertain future for all of us. I work for a small company that supports the cruising industry, and I don’t know if it will survive this. We’ve had to let go of an incredible workforce, and it makes me sick to my stomach. Layoffs suck! And the longer this quarantine continues, we […]
It’s been 1 month since my city issued a Safer at Home ordinance. Since then, I’m bouncing between being uber-productive and “not going crazy at home”. To just sitting with my thoughts and letting my emotions get the best of me. When is this going to end? I’m exhausted from being at home. Aren’t you? […]
We are Vulnerable, but we are not Powerless With each passing day, the conversation about anxiety, depression, fear, and suicide grows louder. Coronavirus is testing our mental health more than anything in history. Around the world, people are struggling, afraid for their welfare and wealth fare. We are being asked to stay home for our […]
Learning to embrace all the sides of me and loving who I am has been a class subject that I’m still taking, but I think things are finally starting to sink in. Let’s talk about our daily struggles. Let’s share our knowledge and support each other. Only through sharing and connecting with others can we […]