Part of mental health advocacy is talking about it. And that’s not always easy. In the beginning, I really struggled with talking about my mental health. It made me feel so open and vulnerable and…
What is Parentification and How I Experienced It
A few weeks ago in my newsletter, I mentioned parentification and I got a few emails from people asking me to explain it a little bit more. Parentification is where a child is forced or…
What My Depression Needs.
I want to preface this by saying – not all depression is created equal. When I was in my early 20s, no amount of helpful advice was actually helpful. My depression was like a never-ending…
What It Means to Be a Mental Health Advocate
When I started this blog, I mostly wanted to talk about self-care. The more I did though, the more I realized how closely self-care and mental health are interlinked. You can drink water, and go…
Anxiety and Adventure: Allowing Them to Coexist
I used to feel like control was more important than anything. Sometimes I feel like my whole entire life has been a battle to gain control. When I was a kid I felt like I had no control over…
It Can’t Always Be Self-Help.
I’m a huge fan of self-help and I believe that a huge part of the healing process happens within us. That’s why I am so passionate about self-care because self-help is often a big part…