Have you ever looked in a mirror And wondered why you are here? Have you looked at your face with disgust And wondered if you should just Kill yourself? Wanting to be someone else Hating the face you see Feeling so ugly Wishing to be 20 pounds thinner Thinking will I ever look like her? […]
Category Archives: Depression
Hurt is Hurt
I just started reading Rising Strong by Brene Brown. A part in the book really resonated with me: “Hurt is hurt, and every time we honor our own struggle and the struggles of others by responding with empathy and compassion, the healing that results affects all of us.” P.9 When I read this I thought, […]
Count Your Blessings
Thankful to be Alive
Blessed, Stressed, And Sometimes Depressed
I’ve seen the phrase “Too blessed to be stressed” many different places. If I’m being honest it really bugs me. One of the reasons I felt I shouldn’t be depressed is because I’m so blessed: I’m 30 years old and my parents are still married AND have a good relationship I’ve never been abused I’ve […]