My word for 2024 is Abundance, a concept far beyond material possessions. It’s about cultivating a mindset that transcends fear.
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Posts tagged depression
Depression Lies
The first rule of mental health is to learn that depression lies. Depression clouds your mind and rains down insults like a never-ending storm. And it lies like a rug. But, more than that, it lies like a sadistic sociopath whose only job is to constantly gaslight you into believing that you are worthless. And… Continue reading
“I Don’t Believe You” – Dealing with an Invisible Illness
Dealing with an invisible illness, I’ve gotten to hear “I Don’t Believe You” more than once when I’ve been brave enough to share my mental health issues. This post could be triggering. If you are in a tough place mentally, please read with caution. I continue to be the first one to poke fun at… Continue reading
The Shame of Depression
The shame of depression is so overwhelming that it truly makes the experience so much worse. I know… keeping silent for my entire life and hiding everything from my family wasn’t one of my best choices. I was in my late teens (1987 or 1988) and had already tried to commit suicide at least twice… Continue reading