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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Grief and Loss | Healing Journeys | Mental Health and Healing | Suicide Awareness and Prevention | Trauma and Healing
When the Silence is Deafening
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay…
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To Conform or Not to Conform
Content Note:This post briefly mentions abuse, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, call 911, call or text 988, or go to your…
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In the Still of the Night The Monster Comes to Play
Content Note:This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to…
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Psychogenic Itching
A note from Brandi: This post is shared for education and personal reflection. It discusses psychogenic itching, stress, anxiety, mental health, physical symptoms, and possible mind-body connections. It is not…
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Speak Up and Fill the Silence
Speak Up and Fill the Silence is a phrase that I just heard on a television show and it has resonated with me. As I sit here, knowing how silent…
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Dare to Step Out of Your Box and Live
Dare to Step Out of Your Box and Live I recently came across a piece of content by Luke Mind Power that really resonated with me. He shares empowering messages…
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Breathing in Hope as I Navigate Rough Waters
Breathing in Hope as I Navigate Rough Waters The past few years have been filled with so many challenges that it’s difficult to even begin to describe everything I’ve been…
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Let Them by Cassie Phillips
Let Them by Cassie Phillips 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…
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My Story of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Medical Information Note:This post is a personal reflection and is shared for encouragement and awareness only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, or medication advice. Please talk with…
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What is and is Not in My Control
What is and is Not in My Control. I am a work in progress. Without hesitation, I can tell you that trying to control everything is 99.9% of my problem….
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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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Perspective from Mr. Rogers
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….
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Lockup: Extended Stay
Lockup: Extended Stay Content Note:This guest post discusses sensitive topics that may include suicidal thoughts, self-harm, suicide loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional pain, or crisis-level hopelessness. Please read with care….
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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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The Dark Days
Content Note:This guest post discusses sensitive topics that may include suicidal thoughts, self-harm, suicide loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional pain, or crisis-level hopelessness. Please read with care. If this topic…
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I Am Who I Am
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
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,…