Category: Mental Health

Take It Easy

How do you know when resting becomes quitting? When is it okay to stop striving and just exist? I’ve spent my life pushing through crises, proving my worth, and achieving—always achieving. But now, maybe, I just want to be. Is that enough?

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Almost Happy

After years of striving for stability, life unraveled in 2021, leaving me once again in survival mode. A tough visit with my kids, an unexpected opportunity at dealer school, and a stint at Wal-Mart brought reflection, challenges, and a shot at reinvention.

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Lonely No More

Contrary to the advice to ‘just learn to be alone,’ humans are wired for connection. From prison bans on solitary confinement to the Surgeon General’s warning on loneliness, it’s clear: social isolation damages us deeply. True companionship is not optional; it’s essential.

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the great unknown

The Great Unknown

I’m caught in a shame spiral, haunted by past failures and self-doubt. Yet, despite feeling lost and overwhelmed, I write for my children and others struggling, hoping to find a path out of darkness and into light, fueled by the belief that words can heal.

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shifting perspectives

Shifting Perspectives

Struggling with the balance between self-care and parental duties, I face the harsh reality of choices impacting my children and myself. My decision to prioritize healing and authenticity conflicts with expectations, leaving me questioning whose needs should take precedence.

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There Ain’t No Good Plans for Me

Navigating life’s challenges is tough, especially when the path forward seems blocked by external factors. Despite facing soul-crushing jobs and a toxic past relationship, I’m determined to chase my dreams of becoming a screenwriter. The journey is hard, but the potential reward is immense.

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letting the sunshine in

Let the Sunshine In

Today is one of the hard days. Waking up in tears, haunted by nightmares, and overwhelmed by despair, my hands won’t stop shaking. Struggling with PTSD, I navigate the chaos within, hoping to find solace and the strength and courage to speak the unspeakable.

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The Me Inside My Head

It’s a terrible feeling, not belonging anywhere, only being tolerated for conforming to the expectations of others. My journey to authenticity has been a struggle, especially raising privileged children while confronting my own past of poverty and suppression. Yet for all that I currently feel hopeless, I am working harder than ever to bring the me that lives inside my head to life.

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Love from the Apocalypse

Forty was a devastating year. Betrayal, loss, and disillusionment consumed me. Now, at forty-one, I face an uncertain future, but I write for my children, hoping to inspire the young to fight for a better world to prevent the incipient apocalypse.

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Alone Together

Struggling with loneliness and the fear of being forgotten, the author reflects on past relationships and the comfort found in companionship. They explore the solace of writing and connecting with others online, expressing a desire for a true friend or roommate to share life with.

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