depression

(In)Firm

(In)Firm “Although the breakdown of my psyche was over, and one’s mental health journey is never…
Lose Yourself in a Book: Reading as Therapy

We often hear the phrase ‘Lose yourself in a book.’, but bibliotherapy is a very real…
Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Health Issues: A Personal Perspective

As someone who has struggled with mental health issues, I understand firsthand the importance of having…
Things Therapy Did for Me That I Couldn’t Do for Myself

For over 10 years, I lived with undiagnosed anxiety. But everything changed after the passing of…
Mental Health: A Journey, Not a Destination

As I reflect on my own mental health journey, I’m reminded that it’s not always an…
when the words won’t come

Trigger warning – mentions self-harm and eating disorders. There were many times when I desperately needed…
The Lingering Shadow of Grief

Grief is a universal experience, yet it feels deeply personal when it happens to us. It’s…
leaving therapy

It had taken many years for me to find a therapist that I trusted and who…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … or is it?

For many, December is a time filled with festivities, holidays and celebration. A time to be…
navigating the blues: Finding Light Through the Waves of Mental Health Struggles

The Weight of the “Blues” The feeling of being “blue” is more than just an occasional…