Depression: I Am More Than the Darkness
Depression can feel heavy, dark, and incredibly lonely. This is an honest look at my experience with depression and the fierce, compassionate part of me that reminds me I am more than the darkness.
Category: Mental Health
What Authentic Living Looks Like When I’m Barely Surviving
Have you ever pushed through pain — physical, emotional, or spiritual — until it became too much to bear? I have. After a month of health challenges that tested me on every level, I learned something important about showing up for yourself even on the hardest days.
The Remarkable Gift from Unremarkable Acts
I had a CT scan this week and as I read the doctor’s report, I focused on the areas where problems were described. However, my attention was then drawn to the other areas described...
Suppressing Emotions Doesn’t Work
I took the picture above because the landscape looked so different from just a few months ago. Where there was once dense vegetation and winding paths, now everything has been cleared away. The dryness...
When Challenges Collide
Several years ago, I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). I honestly had no idea what it meant, and the name made me feel like I had a major defect. However, just like...
Rays of Light
I had to admit in a discussion the other day that I was sinking back into depression. For anyone who hasn’t experienced it themselves, let me just say it’s a pain in the ass....
The Pitfalls of Avoidance
I feel like I am in a state of avoidance right now using different techniques I turn to when life feels too difficult or there are emotions I do not want to feel. I...
Unexpected “Explosions” in Life
About a month ago, I thought I’d go to the park early before it got too busy or hot. I gathered my stuff, hopped into my car, and felt relaxed as I drove down...
Taking Time to Rest
On my morning walk along a stream where the water is lower, I noticed something sticking out of the water. As I got closer, I saw ducks floating behind it. At first, I thought...
The Suffocation of Depression
I want to get real about depression, especially my current battle with it. For many months (and past years), I have felt this heavy weight that feels suffocating at times. It’s as if I’m...
