For many of us who suffer from depression, we have no “real reason” to be depressed. We’re not living in poverty, our homes may not be broken and we have a world of opportunities at our fingertips. So why are … Continued
Today, To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) turns eight. I first learned about TWLOHA on Myspace. I think the year was 2007. I learned about TWLOHA at a time when I felt alone, lost, discouraged and hopeless. My life … Continued
It’s been awhile since I’ve felt this way. For anyone that’s read my blog, you know that I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety as well as struggled with self-injury (cutting) and suicidal thoughts. Although all of that’s “behind me” (it’s … Continued
I’ve been struggling with eating issues since I was 13. I was never diagnosed with an eating disorder since there are so many medical factors that go into the diagnosis. But that’s not to say I haven’t struggled. Sometimes I … Continued
I can’t take ownership of this. It’s not mine. But as someone who dealt with self-injury, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders throughout middle and high school, this hit home to me. And I felt like I had to post it … Continued
Tonight, ABC Family premiered its new original movie, Cyberbully. Watching the movie brought back so many feelings for me. It’s no secret that I was bullied in middle school and most of high school, and cyberbullying was definitely part of … Continued
I don’t think I ever consciously made the decision to stop cutting. I think it just happened. One day I cut myself. The next day I didn’t. And the day after that I didn’t. After a month of not cutting, … Continued