My Dear Brother, Words cannot express the pain I feel as you go through these tough times. I remember the first day you came to school in your bright orange sweatshirt. I was embarrassed. You smiled. As a kindergartener, you shone with confidence and self-esteem I envied. Throughout our upbringing, you Read More …
I’m embarrassed. I have been embarrassed for a long time because of the stigma surrounding mental health, and I still am even though I am writing about it. I am writing to break the stigma and show myself –and hopefully others– that there really is nothing to be ashamed of. I was embarrassed about my Read More …
The following piece was selected as one of the winners of this year’s Refuat Hanefesh Creative Expression Contest. Age group: College And Up. It has been lightly edited. The more you try to reach it, it alludes you You think you’re going to get it but you ain’t seen nothing yet For only Read More …