Tag Archives: mental illness
If You Are Going Through a Rough Patch in Your Life, This Space is For You Too
I know there are many of you out there reading my articles and thinking, “Yes this feels like me right now.” But you are also thinking, “This isn’t a usual occurrence and it hasn’t been happening long or won’t happen long.” Maybe it’s been a rainy month and the weather affects your mood. Maybe you’re […]
The Ups and Downs of Having a Mental Illness
In August, it felt like things were going pretty well for me and my little family. I was working consistently every week, getting alone time and being productive. I was seeing my awesome art therapist every two weeks. I was starting pole dancing classes, we were making plans for Jeffrey to start French classes. I […]
Small Accomplishments: Facing Your Mount Everest
Often, as women with mental illnesses, our accomplishments feel like facing and scaling Mount Everest while to our partner, best friend or neighbor it looks like stepping on a small ant hill. A year ago, it took deep breathing, squeezing my (then) fiance’s hand and a lot of convincing to leave our small bedroom just […]
