I’m in the worst part of PTSD…the months that lead up to the anniversary of the rape. The last few weeks have been tremendously difficult and I am still 6 weeks out from the actual date. PTSD, anxiety, depression and an eating disorder all change the lenses I am seeing everything through. It’s thinking I’ve […]
https://standingonmyowntwofeet.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/lenses/
3 years ago, I caught my ex using heroin in his bedroom. The next day I wrote this:
http://ihaventshavedinsixweeks.com/2016/02/21/rehab-truth-losing-someone-you-love-to-addiction/
Well. How am I supposed to start this? Society would say “leave it” or “I’m so sorry, are you ok?”. My friends would say “Do whatever will make you happy.” or “I’m so proud of you and I love you!”. My mental health case worker would say “Don’t say anything triggering.” or “Be careful […]
https://thelornacorner.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/my-mental-health/
Skipping one meal is not foundation. Faking a suicide attempt is not eyeshadow. Getting nervous and calling it anxiety is not eyeliner, and being sad and calling is depression is not lipstick. Mental illness is not makeup. You cannot just put it on and take it off at will just to make people look at […]
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