My Story (and Finding Peace)
I crept into the darkness with my stuffed bunny in toe, careful not to wake anyone. The floorboards creaked, and every hair on my body…
My Life With Autism
By: Gary Oey Steven Growing up with Autism and Mental Health struggles, I never received the sufficient compassion or mental health support from the medical…
Fighting Your Own Mind
People often tease me about how my laugh sounds. They say it’s more like a cackle than the charming giggle most people expect. I don’t mind their comments—I laugh along with them. But I’m the only one who truly knows how hard I had to work to be happy..
The Remedy for Disconnection: Empathy
Heavy feet and a heavy heart… remedy lies in kindness: words of comfort and an uplifting smile that says, I know how this feels, I…
Change… and Anxiety
Change is inevitable. Through the darkest corners of the universe, in the brightest places on earth, change is always right around the corner. While it…
Sleep and Mental Health: How They are Correlated
TW: mentions of mental disorders Health is the most important factor in your entire life — both physical and mental health concurrently. Want to know…
Panic Attacks 101
“a sudden and intense feeling of terror without the presence of danger. Panic attacks are usually brief and frightening while they last,” (What Is A…
My (Quaren)teenage Year(s)
“You need sunshine to appreciate the rain and rain to appreciate the sunshine.” Antony Ray Hinton As I walked into high school for the first…
How To See the Signs of Suicidal Thoughts In Loved Ones
Anyone can advocate for suicide prevention by posting resources and crisis lines and sharing mental health social media posts, but what’s even more beneficial than…