The flames begin as bright rage a train wreck of rushing water through broken windpipes and out of tune voice boxes/ an endless series of darts thrown head on a fistful of promises and crushed violets an exposed wire knotting my arms into concrete force of bitter beginnings but you know what they say […]
https://apoetswork.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/a-fire-cant-burn-forever/
My grandfather used to say that if they invented a new addiction I would quickly pick it up. He was right. When I was young I did many things to hurt myself not realizing how much I hurt others too. But at that time, I was too full of self-loathing to notice anything that wasn’t […]
http://onlifeandhope.com/2016/03/09/my-addicted-life-and-the-road-to-healing/
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/
Love’s lethargy generates monsters. Frightening thoughts that travel undisturbed in your head. Oh, if they are not scary! They are and they keep you awake at night, forcing you to linger on them more and more. Lost in a labyrinth without any way out Trying to find the escape that doesn’t exist. A never ending […]
https://dissolutionofapersona.wordpress.com/2016/02/11/maze/
How is it possible to feel so gut-wrenchingly awful inside, and yet function like a normal human being? I didn’t think I was going to make it through this working day – I kept trying to figure out how to say to my (oblivious) boss that I need to get the **** out of here. […]
https://mentallyquestionable.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/disintegrating/
There are few words to summarise the rage, sadness and disappointment I’ve been feeling over the last few days. Lately I’ve had some more level weeks; less self-harm, fewer urges to drink, I’ve even made tentative plans for the future. An email exchange with my mum sent me spinning off course before the weekend. After […]
Thank you Rose for sharing your story with us. You are incredible. And yes, you ARE a thriver! Since Rose wrote this, she has married her fiancé and they are expecting a baby boy anytime now (if he hasn’t come already!) I just love success stories!!! ******************************************** “I had a pretty good childhood, but just […]
https://fearlesskatie.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/speak-out-roses-story/
Depression told me many lies. First, it told me that I did not have depression. It convinced me that I was not truly in pain, I was just seeking attention. It made me believe that I was a terrible person for being so sad. After all, so many people have it worse. What right did […]
http://openoureyes.org/2016/01/28/the-truth-about-depression/
fightorflights 