*CONTENT WARNING* . . . Its 2018 and things are very good. My life is sweet. I've had so much fun. I've learnt heaps. I've met such uplifting people - I feel very loved. I've just been to the Grand Canyon and I cant tell you what that was like. I always wanted to go … Continue reading One Day at a Time
MENTAL HEALTH
Hello, Black Dog
Hello Black Dog. Painfully faithful old dog. Stubborn, relentless, familiar old dog. Hello. I knew you were on your way. I heard you sniffing around, felt you scratching at the gate. I tried to keep you out but you found your way in, as you always do. Now you're sat on my doorstep, taking up … Continue reading Hello, Black Dog
I am not Depressed, I am suffering from Depression.
I am very happy. I have a very lovely husband and 2 healthy kids. We have money – not a lot but enough to pay all our bills on time. I have great friends who are good to me. I can get almost anything I want or need. I have access to great healthcare and … Continue reading I am not Depressed, I am suffering from Depression.
Today I’m going back on my Anti-Depressants
I weaned myself off anti-depressants about 18 months ago. After six years, I wanted to see if I was able to manage my depression naturally. I was in a safe and happy place in my life and trusted that I would have all of the support I needed to help me on that journey. I … Continue reading Today I’m going back on my Anti-Depressants
Dear Men Of The World
Dear Men Of The World, Today I sat with your sister while she mourned you. I held her hand and stroked her hair as she cried at the loss of you. I listened to her talk about how unhappy you had become in the past years, how she implored you to seek help and you … Continue reading Dear Men Of The World