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I awoke this morning soaked in tears and terror to lifelike nightmares that would not relinquish me. I found fragments, parts, and pieces of me mangled in the wreckage that looks like her and bears her name. I crept out of bed and made my way to the mirror. I glared at our […]
Read MoreNoise. Music without the sound is noise. And that’s what I hear. I could easily get distracted right now. Perhaps I already am. Music is literally playing in the background but in my mind there is no sound. I haven’t been myself today. I don’t know who I’ve been. I wish I could shake […]
Read MoreI just want to sit and listen to sad songs all night, in the dark, with my headphones on, so no one can find me in this mind.
Read MoreIt was advertised as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a thrilling kind of opportunity, a close-up encounter, a trip we would remember for the rest of our lives. It’s true that I will never forget the opportunity of swimming with dolphins, but I wish I could. A few years ago my husband Daniel and I […]
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Never Give Up. Welcome to the first edition of “Silent Sunday.” Today’s theme is “Never give up.” Instead of writing a long, dry post on recovery or some aspect of mental health, “Silent Sunday” collects memes, quotes, and images centered around a mental health topic, hopefully, to inspire you, motivate you, and comfort you. […]
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