“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”—Martin Luther King, Jr. Publishing about things that are usually kept private Since I first started sharing my blog posts, I have gotten a mix of responses to what I am choosing to write about. Even as I am clicking the “Publish” …
With it being the end of finals and a new semester approaching soon, I have gotten a few questions about accommodations. Generally, people who ask about accommodations are genuinely asking in good faith and I’m more than willing to answer any questions you may have, so please keep reaching out!! Also, here is the link …
For months, you have been bottling things up to yourself. You finally are ready to talk to someone about what you’ve been dealing with. As soon as you release everything, you feel about 10 pounds lighter. And then the person you’re talking to says: “Yeah, but everyone goes through that!” The 10 pounds, joined with …
My last post was more about the first step I usually have to deal with when I’m hit with a new mental health struggle–taking time for myself and doing whatever it is that I need to do to figure out what situation I’m dealing with. This first step usually involves a lot of crying, being …
“But you’re an expert now. You don’t need my help!” This is part of a conversation that I had about a year ago when I had reached out to someone for some advice on what I was going through at the time. I never really thought about this statement (well relatively, compared to how much …
*Warning: there are 13 Reasons Why spoilers and details that may be triggering. If you are struggling and know the contents of this show (mental health, sexual assault, suicide, etc) will make things worse, I don’t recommend reading ahead. As always, I’m always here to talk, and if you or anyone you know needs help, …
Moms. Dads. Grandparents. Siblings. Aunts. Uncles. Anyone who is a Guardian. The family who raised you. The ones who have protected you. The individuals whom you love. These are the people we may be the most terrified of when it comes to speaking about mental health. Yet, they are the ones we need to talk …
So you made the decision to finally go to therapy. You walk down what seems to be the longest hallway in your life. You finally turn and face a door that’s open waiting for you to begin your new journey. You knock and step into a small room full of books, quiet music, and a …
Shoutout to part of my support system from back hoMe, a memorable weekend, and to an amazing show they put on! After talking to some people on campus, I realized I haven’t been blogging as much as I wish I could be. But it’s so rewarding to be reminded that people want to keep reading …
There isn’t a single person I know who doesn’t get at least a little anxious when midterms roll around or when standardized testing determines the future of a career path. This test anxiety can either improve or hinder students’ performances on the actual test day–but once it’s over, they can usually move on with their …
