The Reason We Struggle with Insecurity
The Reason We Struggle with Insecurity We live in a world where comparison is just a scroll away. Social media, magazines, and even casual conversations often showcase the best moments…
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Broken Crayons Still Color
Broken Crayons Still Color: You Are Still Worthy What a concept—when a crayon is broken, it still colors. It may not look the same. It may be shorter, jagged, or…
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Make Peace with Yourself
Love Yourself, Make Peace with Yourself: The First Step to a Peaceful Life Loving yourself isn’t about arrogance or thinking you’re perfect—it’s about accepting who you are, flaws and all….
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Believe in Yourself
Believe in Yourself: You Are Stronger Than You Think Believing in yourself isn’t always easy. Life has a way of throwing obstacles in your path, making you question your worth…
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Tips on Building Self-Confidence
5 Tips on Building Self-Confidence Confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you build. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt or just need a little boost, here are five simple…
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Depression and Self-Worth | Faith in Hard Places | Mental Health and Healing | Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Fighting the Darkness Together
Content Note: This post discusses emotional darkness, depression, mental health struggles, and may include crisis-related themes. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk…
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A Diagnosis Does Not Define You
As a therapist, I have had many clients walk into my office carrying the weight of multiple diagnoses. Some were given by different providers. Some were self-diagnosed after hours of…
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Men’s Mental Health Matters
Content Note: This post discusses men’s mental health, emotional pain, stigma, and may include suicide-related themes. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting yourself, or…
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High Functioning Depression
Content Note: This post discusses depression, emotional heaviness, masking, hopelessness, and mental health struggles. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting…
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Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma
Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma. I am also not embarrassed to talk about my mental health journey. I have struggled with it since…well, for as long as I can…
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Quote by Mary Katherine Backstrom
A note from Brandi:This reflection is shared for encouragement, education, and personal reflection. Any quoted words belong to their original author and are included with credit for reflection purposes. This…
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What I am and Why God Version
It is easy to accept and own a person’s free-will version of themselves. The bad stuff is always easier to believe. What is difficult for most people is the Truth,…
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Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness
A note from Brandi: This guest post is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience and perspective of the writer. It is offered for awareness, encouragement, education, and connection….
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From the Outside Looking
Content Note: This guest post discusses sensitive topics that may include trauma, abuse, grief, emotional pain, family conflict, fear, anger, or mental health struggles. Please read with care. A note…
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Depression and Self-Worth | Guest Stories | Mental Health and Healing | Suicide Awareness and Prevention
I Am Broken
A note from Brandi:This guest post is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience and perspective of the writer. It discusses identity, shame, faith, emotional distress, not feeling okay,…
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Depression and Self-Worth | Guest Stories | Mental Health and Healing | Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Depression is Gray and Black
Content Note: This guest post is shared for Suicide Awareness Month and discusses sensitive topics that may include suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma, abuse, emotional pain, depression, anxiety, or crisis-level hopelessness….
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Depression and Self-Worth | Guest Stories | Mental Health and Healing | Suicide Awareness and Prevention
The Proposal
Content Note: This guest post is shared for Suicide Awareness Month and discusses sensitive topics that may include suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma, abuse, emotional pain, depression, anxiety, or crisis-level hopelessness….
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Misery Loves Company
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Depression and Self-Worth | Guest Stories | Mental Health and Healing | Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Postpartum Depression and Suicide
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Depression and Self-Worth | Guest Stories | Mental Health and Healing | Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Struggling with Depression and Anxiety at a Young Age
Content Note: This guest post is shared for Suicide Awareness Month and discusses sensitive topics that may include suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma, abuse, emotional pain, depression, anxiety, or crisis-level hopelessness….