People who experience loneliness fit into at least two categories: One, those who have too many connections but not feeling connected to most of them; Two, those who have many connections but feel Read More
During COVID, My OCD Online Community Became my Cornerstone to Healing
Photo by Vonecia Carswell on Unsplash Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has always been a whirlwind experience for me. Some days are spent in agony, some days I softly laugh at myself, Read More
When to Leave a “Toxic” Relationship?
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine called to ask for my opinion. Her boyfriend had done the unthinkable and she knew the right thing to do was to leave him. At the same time, she knew she’d miss Read More
How Domestic Violence Impacts Women’s Mental Health
Throughout America, many women find themselves in relationships with men that all of a sudden become verbally and physically abusive. They know that these relationships are not good for their Read More
Help the World Help You: Asking is Strength
Music speaks volumes. Certain songs have a tendency to find you at the moment you need them most. After listening to the radio one day this past week, I fell in love with my new favorite song. "Truth Read More
How My Abusive Relationship Shaped My Future
Ending An Abusive Relationship The end of my abusive relationship was like stepping out of a strange nightmare. The morning after, I felt as if my previous life from ten months earlier was Read More
Thinking about What I Need in a Friend
Have you ever read something that was speaking exactly to you? Like, you’re reading it and suddenly you’re being reprimanded and you’re like oh crap? A few days ago, while scrolling on Instagram, I Read More
Why I Embrace Mental Health
Shaping My Identity Today is my last blog for Step Up for Mental Health® and I wanted to end on a personal note. One thing that’s been heavy on my mind lately is all of the things I’ve endured in Read More
Kid-Friendly Quarantine Date Night Ideas for Each Love Language
COVID-19 has been strenuous in many marriages. For starters, it's a high-stress environment, and no one is performing at their best. Being in constant, close proximity to your spouse allows you to see Read More
Does Your Loved One Have PTSD?: Tips On How To Develop Your Relationship
About eight million adults have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the United States alone. For every 100 people, seven or eight will have PTSD at some point in their lives. Based on these Read More
