Every day most of us will see the impact of mental illness. Depression. Anxiety. Addiction. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Behavioural issues. Suicide. Eating disorders. Bipolar. Borderline Personality Disorder. Schizophrenia. And the list goes on. In our society we like to label and put people into nice, little boxes. A person presents with their symptoms andContinue reading “Mental Illness: It’s A Social Issue not just an Individual Issue”
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The Forgotten Pandemic- The Decline of Mental Health
“Just because nobody else can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone” Today I want to write something close to my heart a) because I have suffered b) I have loved one’s who have suffered c) there’s still a huge stigma and lackContinue reading “The Forgotten Pandemic- The Decline of Mental Health”
How do you define courage?
What good are my wings, if I lack the courage to fly? The dictionary definition of courage is the ability to do something that frightens one-bravery. And strength in the face of pain and grief. I’ve never thought of myself as particularly courageous and some people I deemed as courageous- have shown themselves as notContinue reading “How do you define courage?”
My Daughter- My Hero
There are many things in life that overwhelm you. Frighten you. Leave you wondering which way to turn. But none more terrifying and soul destroying as hearing your child say ” I can’t do this anymore, I don’t want to be here anymore”! I reflect on that part of my life as one of pureContinue reading “My Daughter- My Hero”
Mental Illness-The Battle Within
A post very close to my heart. I’m a huge advocate for those suffering mental illness and them getting not only the right treatment but the very best support. I should start by saying I am not a medical expert nor do I have the little piece of paper to tell me I have studiedContinue reading “Mental Illness-The Battle Within”
Find Your Inner Goddess 