I want to preface this by acknowledging that I have been incredibly lucky that I have informed, compassionate parents. I am incredibly loved and supported. These are just some thing I wish I knew and things you can tell your children. (This post is assuming that you have already informed your child about the safety …
Trigger warning: If you struggle with self harm or experience suicidal thoughts, the following post could be potentially triggering, If you are feeling unsafe, you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “Start” to 741741. Quickly in my recovery process, my therapist and I discovered a form of kit for when I struggle with …
Recently, I had a student ask me if I decided to get help on my own or if I was forced. I told her that in many ways it was both because It was highly encouraged for me to see a therapist. I did make the decision to get better on my own though. Here …
“Why are you struggling with this anniversary? You were brave and survived through the trauma and you were willing to speak up about the abuse. You could be celebrating.” This has become one of the biggest questions that people have asked me recently. Every time it comes up I’m never really sure what the …
Trigger warning: This is a post about suicidal ideation during current events such as COVID. If you are feeling unsafe or in danger of hurting yourself, please reach out to someone you know or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255. This year has been incredibly overwhelming physically and emotionally to everyone. The grieving …
“Will people still love me if I am not broken?” I’ve started to wonder if this is a common question during times of mental health recovery. Throughout my years of recovery, I have asked people in my support system if they would still care about me and pay attention to me when …
A Trauma Survivor’s Reminders to Encourage Healing During COVID-19 Similar to most people , I have been impacted by the Sars-CoV-2 (aka COVID 19.) New York has officially been on a state mandated stay at home order since March. My schedule was changed abruptly when my college quickly moved online and I returned home. My relationship quickly …