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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. […]
Read MoreAll Santa has brought me so far is a fever blister. Thanks, Santa. I wrote in A Big Secret Wrapped in a Bow that I don’t celebrate the holidays. Never have. I thought I would be okay this holiday time, because I’m with family. Tomorrow more family will come, and there will be a big […]
Read MoreHere I am at Panera Bread Co. I’ve just finished my therapy session and I’m waiting for my movie to start. I’m going to the dollar theater to see Gran Torino. I’m just trying to add structure to my day. Depression has a ravenous hold on me, chomping away at me. This is such an […]
Read MoreFind me please. I’m dissipating into oblivion. I need to be found. I’m not dissociating. I’m just missing. My words are not my own and are borrowed from someone deep inside. I’m too scared to leave the bed; even more afraid to leave the house. Each day is a replica of days prior. Urgent business […]
Read MoreI’m the 8th world wonder. No one can figure me out. I defy explanation. I’m either immersed in anorexia or burning my arm off. I’ve gained weight. I can see it, I can feel it, I can sense it, and I detest myself for it. Burning is a way of cleansing myself from my badness. […]
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