Stories of Survival
Things That Help (Right Now)
I used to believe there had to be a magic bullet—the one realization, treatment, or turning point that would finally fix everything. I was convinced that what I was carrying...
Things That Help (Right Now)
I used to believe there had to be a magic bullet—the one realization, treatment, or turning point that would finally fix everything. I was convinced that what I was carrying...
The Myth of "Better"
There is a quiet pressure woven into nearly every conversation about healing: the assumption that we are moving toward something called better. Better days. Better habits. Better bodies. Better minds....
The Myth of "Better"
There is a quiet pressure woven into nearly every conversation about healing: the assumption that we are moving toward something called better. Better days. Better habits. Better bodies. Better minds....
When "Reach Out" Isn't Enough
"Reach out.” We hear it often, but for many of us, reaching out has meant closed doors, long waits, or outright harm. Suicide prevention cannot be reduced to crisis hotlines—it...
When "Reach Out" Isn't Enough
"Reach out.” We hear it often, but for many of us, reaching out has meant closed doors, long waits, or outright harm. Suicide prevention cannot be reduced to crisis hotlines—it...
What They Don't Tell You (During Suicide Preven...
September brings hashtags and awareness campaigns, but survival is messier than slogans. Living after suicide isn’t a neat finish line—it’s rebuilding in the aftermath, carrying scars that don’t fade, and...
What They Don't Tell You (During Suicide Preven...
September brings hashtags and awareness campaigns, but survival is messier than slogans. Living after suicide isn’t a neat finish line—it’s rebuilding in the aftermath, carrying scars that don’t fade, and...
New Year's Resolutions
Every year, we hear the familiar buzz about New Year’s resolutions: the grand promises, the bold goals, the shiny new starts. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve always been...
New Year's Resolutions
Every year, we hear the familiar buzz about New Year’s resolutions: the grand promises, the bold goals, the shiny new starts. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve always been...
My Mental Health Journey (so far)
(Originally posted June 4, 2023) Content/Trigger Warning: The following blog post talks about my mental health journey where I talk about going to the hospital for suicidality and mental...
My Mental Health Journey (so far)
(Originally posted June 4, 2023) Content/Trigger Warning: The following blog post talks about my mental health journey where I talk about going to the hospital for suicidality and mental...