personal journey

The Duality of Thanking A Veteran for Their Service

The Duality of Thanking A Veteran for Their Service

There's an inherent duality that comes with thanking someone for their service, which is summed up perfectly with this quote, “...Please understand that when you thank us, you are not simply thanking the uniform and what it represents, but you are also thanking the individual and what they have done since they put it on…”

The Pitfalls of Social Media and Mental Health: A Personal Story

The Pitfalls of Social Media and Mental Health: A Personal Story

The dangers of social media on mental health has been abound in the news lately, but recently I discovered them the hard way. Of course, I’d experienced the frustration and angst that goes along with some interactions over the internet, and I’d had some disparaging remarks thrown at me in the past, but never have I felt my mental health deteriorate so rapidly and from such an onslaught.

5 Realistic Expectations When Dating My Mental Illness

5 Realistic Expectations When Dating My Mental Illness

What is it really like to date someone with mental health issues? Here are 5 realistic expectations when dating my mental illness.

Mental Health Fuels the Faithless: A Personal Journey

Mental Health Fuels the Faithless: A Personal Journey

"At a young age, I lost my faith, I gained an addiction, and I've been searching my whole life to reverse the two." This is a short glimpse into my journey of mental health and religion.