Trigger warning: This story contains mention of suicide ideation and self-harm tendencies.
Tag: mental health
New Moon
A poem on coping with the highs and lows of bipolar disorder.
Vernacular of Grief
'I'm looking for an unassuming vernacular that demands a distinction – between the griefs one can write about and the griefs one just ought to feel.'
Childhood Heroes
This preconceived notion that parents are god and heaven lies in their feet is a false belief.
Blue is My Colour
My battles with mental health and self-hate while recovering from trauma caused by public harassment.
Questions
'When someone dies and you don't know why's and how's, do you let the departed leave in peace, or just wish for another answer – however wrong.'
Facebook Has Known for While That Instagram Is Bad for Teens Despite Claiming Otherwise
There is ample research about how harmful Instagram is for teen girls, especially around body image. It turns out Facebook’s own research confirms it.
Mental Illness: An Open Secret
'Believe people when they say they are in pain.'
‘Toxic Positivity’: Why It Is Important To Live With Negative Emotions
Negative emotions are a product of human complexity and are as important as positive ones.