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The Importance of Genuine Love and Appreciation
I believe the greatest gift that you could receive from someone is their love and appreciation. The word love is tossed around like a ragdoll. You have people constantly saying they love you, but do…
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Embracing Self-Compassion: Challenges and Growth
The biggest challenges and hurdles that occupy my life are the ones focused in areas of my mental health. For me, my greatest challenge is to be kinder to myself. I often view myself…
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Finding Yourself Again After Depression
For me, depression has always been like that nosy neighbor next door who comes over unannounced. I’ve been plagued by it my whole life. It’s like a heavy cloud that follows me around,…
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Thanksgiving Reflections: Embracing Gratitude and Growth
When I think of Thanksgiving I picture my family gathering at the buffet table, anxiously waiting their turn to pile up: turkey, candied yams, my grandma’s stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce,…
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Finding Belonging as a Neurodivergent Individual
Being neurodivergent comes with its own trials and tribulations. To truly feel that sense of belonging is something we chase after, day in and day out. I always thought that if I act “normal,” and…
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Ways to Show Love Beyond Words
I don’t typically show love in the way most people do. Sometimes, I have a hard time using words to express how I feel toward someone. I stumble over them or hold them back, worried…
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Embracing Self-Kindness After Mistakes
Personally, I’ve never been good at showing myself any type of kindness when I make a mistake. My natural instinct isn’t to forgive myself. Instead, I internalize it and let it consume me…
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Transforming Self-Criticism into Self-Love
One personal goal I’ve set is to stop speaking so negatively about myself. For much of my life, I’ve been incredibly hard on myself. I used to believe I was a worthless person…
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The Beauty of Unfinished Work in Life and Writing
I’ve always considered myself somewhat of a perfectionist—or at least I used to be. I would start every project with excitement and big plans, but the moment I would notice the slightest imperfection, I…
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Debunking Myths About Mental Health
I’ve been misunderstood most of my life. I’ve always felt different, and like I didn’t belong or fit in anywhere. Depression has been a heavy weight for me. To top it off, I…
