Don’t wanna hear about it anymore? Speak up. Fight the stigma with me.
Author: anonymous
Being rejected because of mental illness is actually a good thing
Let’s talk about mental health. For those who know someone who has at some point had tough battles, reach out to them. Ask how everything is.
At the recent VMAs (Video Music Awards), rapper Logic took the stage armed with more than lyrics and a compelling voice. Joining the rising star on stage was a host of suicide survivors. Rather than taking the stage to sing, their task was vigorously clapping as Logic looked the audience in the eye and declared Read More …
We do things that seem strange and out-of-line to others. If we can embrace our quirks and nuances, we will make peace with ourselves and feel great.
Mental illness isn’t fun. However, by accepting it and handling it in a positive way, you can improve your life and make it more meaningful.
Stigma takes a long time to reverse. It may not be eradicated in our generation, but we will be creating a better world for our children.
I Live The Stigma The emails are coming in fast and furious, nearly quicker than I can respond. Thing is that it’s late and I’m falling asleep, so let’s finish this off. Just email me her number and I’ll give Sarah (name is changed) a call tomorrow to put things in motion. Then one last Read More …
Push away; push away. Exile my emotions as far away as they will go. “They aren’t there,” I insist. Push them out far so that they won’t exist. They’re no longer in the zip code. Make sure they’re no longer a part of me. Where no emotion gets realized and all tears get stored unseen, there’s a Read More …