A Brief Prelude My parents were going through an incredibly bad divorce, of which my sister and I were collateral damage. With myself being the oldest, I was getting the brunt of the effects, especially from my mother. She talked badly of my father, had incredible mood swings, etc… When she was depressed, she cried…
Month: August 2023
The Brilliance of Ted Lasso
“I think things come into our lives to help us get from one place to a better one.” – Ted Lasso. Ted Lasso – He’s not just a made-up persona; he’s become the guy everybody wants to have a pint with. This man is like sunshine in human form, overflowing with kindness and goodness. You…
Talk Therapy Part 2
This is part two of an edited therapy session I had so those who don’t go to therapy can see how it goes. M and K are my therapists, and T is me. T – I couldn’t do it to them. If anything, I just would rather just have a fucking heart attack, you…
Talk Therapy Part 1
This is part one of an edited therapy session I had so those who don’t go to therapy can see how it goes. M and K are my therapists, and T is me. M – How are you doing today? T – Better than I was yesterday. M – What was going on yesterday? T…
Recognizing a Fellow Warrior
I want to give a quick shout-out to my fellow Mental Health Warrior, Shaley Hoogendoorn, host of the podcast “this is bipolar” (click the link in the image above). You can also find her on Instagram @this.is.bipolar. A few quick words: The commitment, passion, and dedication Shaley displays for mental health awareness is such a…