Minds

I feel like I’m in this in-between space where I have deep sympathies for sexual assault victims and am incredibly passionate about issues of rape culture.

Ultimately, asylum-themed haunted houses make a mockery and sideshow attraction out of the pain of people with mental illness.

From the day that I had my first panic attack at age 15, my life was never the same. I looked up at my mother, wanting her to save me.

I know that in sharing my story of my brother's suicide, I can contribute to greater awareness around the reality of suicide.

It’s not just that I’m “not a morning person.” Mornings hurt and I experience complex trauma. They make me feel fragile and vulnerable.

The more you are aware of the process of trauma bonding, the more quickly you can identify and avoid falling into a narcissist's trap.

There's nothing more surreal than being depressed and pregnant during what was otherwise one of the happiest times of my life.

It's okay to dump your friends — even friends who have been there for you in the past. Remember today that you deserve good things and good people.