Mind and Body
The Aesthetics of Invisible Illness
April 27, 2016 | Guest PostWelcome to guest writer Beth who wrote a piece for Aesthetics Week on how appearances can be deceiving.
I know the look all too well as I hang up my handicap parking placard in my rear view window. It follows … Read More
Nerdy Makeup is the Bomb Dot Com
April 26, 2016 | NessI love indie makeup, y’all.
There are so many reasons for this. I like supporting small businesses. I like having more color (and, let’s be real, sparkle) options than with traditional makeup companies. I like how much easier it is … Read More
Anxiety Lies
April 23, 2016 | NessFor the longest time, I thought I didn’t have problems with anxiety.
I don’t get panic attacks. I don’t wake up in the middle of the night, heart pounding and full of nameless dread. I do have trouble sleeping but … Read More
Neverending Story
April 22, 2016 | AmeliaIt’s Anxiety Awareness Month, which is a hilarious concept to me—as if I am ever unaware of anything. Trust me, I’m aware. I’m the king of awareness. I’m aware of every dang thing.
I wrote back in 2014 about what it’s like for me … Read More
An Open Book: Let’s Talk About Borderline Personality Disorder
April 14, 2016 | Kirstin Carnage | 2 CommentsPlease welcome back Can’t Talk streamer and guest writer Kirstin Carnage for a personal piece on Borderline Personality Disorder.
Trigger warning: This piece refers to eating disordered behavior, suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
I don’t even know how to start this. … Read More
Inside Illness
April 8, 2016 | Amelia | 2 CommentsI don’t know exactly what this piece is about. Something about having illnesses, living with illnesses, loving people with illnesses. Something like that.
It’s like you’re climbing up a gravel-covered mountain. You may make some progress, but one false move and … Read More
Beyond 101: Self Care
March 11, 2016 | AmeliaThis article is part of a series on going deeper into mental health and wellness.
I’m having a stressful week and also having a hormonally compromised week, so I figure now is a good time to talk about self care.
How I Became A Low Maintenance Friend
February 17, 2016 | AndrewI like to call myself a low maintenance friend. I don’t need constant attention, I’m not causing or wanting to get involved in personal issues that run rampant in people’s lives, I’m the quiet, low maintenance friend that is there … Read More
Socially Awkward
February 16, 2016 | Guest PostPlease welcome back guest writer Sarah Coleman for a piece on being vulnerable in friendship.
I’ve always found navigating friendships more difficult than dating but, then again, I married the first guy I dated. But, I knew that I really … Read More
Why We Should Listen To Kids
February 11, 2016 | Guest PostPlease welcome guest writer Chris with a fantastic piece on listening to kids when they report abuse.
Over Christmas dinner, a prison guard for the juvenile system , whom I am barely related to, spoke with pride and mixed anger … Read More
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