The Monster in the Silence I love the time of day when I can go upstairs and just be. For the day, I am done. I am done with work, cooking, cleaning, putting out fires, phone calls, texts, and all the other things that demand my attention. My stuff, a bottle of water, and my… Continue reading In the Still of the Night The Monster Comes to Play
Tag: Hope
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 through. I was talking with my therapist recently, and she often asks me, "What would you tell your client?" For me, answering that is easy:… Continue reading Breathing in Hope as I Navigate Rough Waters
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 discusses bipolar disorder, mental illness stigma, medication, faith, and mental health awareness. It is offered for awareness, encouragement, and education. It is not therapy, clinical advice, medical advice, or a substitute for professional care.… Continue reading Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness
The Dark Days
A note from Brandi:This guest post discusses depression, trauma, medication, therapy, isolation, emotional darkness, and mental health struggles. It is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience and perspective of the writer. It is offered for awareness, encouragement, and education. It is not therapy, clinical advice, crisis care, or a substitute for professional support.… Continue reading The Dark Days
Depression is Gray and Black
Depression is Gray and Black Depression Is a dark and twisty place It's when your inner thoughts are gray and black There is no light There is no white Just gray or black The gray is sad but bearable thoughts This is where you look back at what's wrong grieving the way you… Continue reading Depression is Gray and Black
Misery Loves Company
Misery Loves Company Misery loves company they say But is it the misery the person wants to share Or are they looking to someone for help? But instead, bring them down too Is the misery more infectious than the need for help? Or does the person just not want it enough Personally, I think I… Continue reading Misery Loves Company
You are not Hidden
You are not Hidden That phrase. You are not Hidden. It stirs in my soul. There are days when I feel like He doesn't see me. He doesn't care that He doesn't hear my prayers. I am sure other people think that, but I listened to this song. He does hear me. When I… Continue reading You are not Hidden
Postpartum Depression and Suicide
Postpartum Depression and Suicide Postpartum Depression and Suicide are real things. The girls' first 14 months of life were traumatizing for me as their mom. They had several health issues such as Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Small For Gestational Age, Failure To Thrive, and many other things. On the day of my 30th birthday, things… Continue reading Postpartum Depression and Suicide
Suicide Sprinkled Throughout My Life
Suicide Sprinkled Throughout My Life Suicide has been a thread woven through my life, though I didn’t fully understand it until I was older. As a child, I saw sadness and knew that people had passed away, but the gravity of it escaped me. The word itself was foreign to me until I was about… Continue reading Suicide Sprinkled Throughout My Life
World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day WARNING THIS COULD BE A TRIGGERING POST: Today, September 10, 2020, is World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. Content in this issue contains information on death and dying, mental illness, and mental health crisis, which some readers may find triggering. If you need support at any time, please call or text… Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
Suicide Deaths in the United States
Suicide Deaths in the United States These are some powerful visuals from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. The statistics are based on Suicide Deaths in the United States. Please, stop and take a look. More people have suicidal ideations than you think. Sadly, some of these people may be your family or friends. From 2009… Continue reading Suicide Deaths in the United States
You are Not Your Trauma
Highlighting Stories of Survivors In this story, you will read about a "boyfriend" who abuses his girlfriend. The phrase "You Are Not Your Trauma" has affected my heart so profoundly. As my heart was breaking for what this young girl had gone through, in the end, she knows Truth. What man used for evil, He… Continue reading You are Not Your Trauma
Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention
Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention Suicide is a topic that is near to my heart. This month is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Specifically, if you think someone you know is in danger, call 911! Make sure they seek help. During an escalated situation, sometimes mental clarity can get in the way. For… Continue reading Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention
My Story Will Empower Me
Highlighting Stories of Survivors In this story, you will read about abuse by a stepfather to his stepdaughter. The phrase "My Story Will Empower Me" has stuck in my throat. As my heart was breaking for what this young girl had gone through, in the end, she knows Truth. What man used for evil, He… Continue reading My Story Will Empower Me
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Tough but Important September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide...that word makes my heart jump in my throat and I have an immediate physical reaction. People are so afraid to talk about this subject because they may be afraid it could "trigger" someone. That is a valid… Continue reading September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month