My Letter to Chester
Dear Chester, It has been a few months since you have passed. These have been a trying few months filled with a rollercoaster of emotions. I feel like I've been mourning the loss of my best friend. Even though we've never met, you've done more for me than 99.9% of the people
What To Do When Someone You Know Cuts (Or Otherwise Self-Harms)
I will never forget the day when one of my best friends rolled up her sleeve and showed me the cuts on her arm. I was in shock. I didn’t know what to say or how to react. I felt like crying but I didn’t know if it was appropriate to let
The One Skill You Should Try To Master To Help Prevent Suicide
September was the Suicide Prevention Month. Now it’s almost over. But the month is only a symbol to raise awareness. Suicide prevention is an ongoing battle — something that we should be fighting for every day. If you want to join the cause, this article will provide you with a great first
Starve Your Depression by Staying Active
If you are anything like me, it is the quiet and inactive moments that can fuel your depression tenfold. Don't get me wrong, I DO need my quiet alone time, but for the sake of my mental health, I need to monitor the amount of that time I allow myself. I will
Kindness Warriors Taking #icare by Storm
Since the birth of the #icare movement a few weeks ago, there have been so many amazing kindness warriors that have teamed up to make a difference for those in need. The early momentum with the #icare movement has been incredibly inspiring. I started this movement thinking it would be a one-man labor
When life leaves us blind, love keeps us kind.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.