Tag Archives: depression
Calling Anyway
When my friends ask me over FaceTime how I’m doing, I tell them that I spend a lot of time crying. It’s easier than admitting that I can’t seem to get out of bed before 2 p.m. Or wash the … Continue reading
Badass old lady
Many years ago when I was going through a dark season of depression and self-loathing, I taped a sweet photograph of myself at the tender age of 2 on my bathroom mirror. Looking at that photo every day reminded me … Continue reading
Outsmart Your Inner Asshole
Your Inner Asshole (IA) is the voice of shame and degradation that tells you you’re awful and no one likes you and you’ll never accomplish your dreams and you’re stupid for even wanting them. Or at least that’s what mine … Continue reading
Healing Process
Dear world, I love the holidays. It wasn’t always that way. When I was a teen, I dread them. I wished I could close my eyes and sleep from Thanksgiving straight through New Year’s and never wakeup. While all the … Continue reading