“I am not kintsugi. My cracks have not been filled in with gold. They have been filled in with teeth and blood and bone. Because that is what I had. And maybe I am not beautiful, but I still hold[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Posts Tagged mental illness
Abusive behaviors and patterns are abusive no matter who is behind them, or what is causing them. Mental illness is a reason for abuse, but it is not an excuse for it. You do not deserve or have to tolerate[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Trouble remembering childhood events can be a sign of trauma and abuse, sexual or non-sexual. Please remember that non-sexual abuse can be just as damaging as sexual abuse. If you are in a position to I recommend seeking therapy. A[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
mania mood like: 8 hours of LA Devotee on loop, trying to do homework while your brain screams ideas at you, rapidfire, disregards each one, and calls you a piece of shit for not getting more done. Meanwhile, all you[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m an adult daughter of a borderline and narcissistic mother. I’m in the process of going no contact. Any advice for coping? -an asker who wanted to remain anonymous Its gonna be hard. I’ve been there, personally. There’s very little[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
People ask all the time if you believe in self diagnosis. I wonder what happens if you tell people you don’t believe in mental illness? My parents had, and have an extreme distrust of psychiatry- they believe that therapy and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…