This is a piece I wrote about living in the depths of mental illness and trauma. Sometimes we become so used to living inside our illness we forget that there is a world outside of it. We cling tightly to…
Pretty,Quiet,Good Girl- Dark Poetry
Trigger Warning: Sexual assault, Rape,Weight, Ed’s Pretty Quiet Good girl I was 7. Thanks. No thanks for fucking me. Both literally and metaphorically. Pretty- I will not be pretty girl once again. I will make sure my body will never…
Bad Body Image Day
What Is Body Image? Body image is the way we think and feel about our physical body and the way we believe others see us. Basically the things and the emotions that come to mind when we imagine the way…
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger-But Who Wants To Be Strong?
The way you choose to deal with the things that don’t kill you can make you stronger. What doesn’t kill you can also make you numb. What doesn’t kill you can make you sadder. What doesn’t kill you can lead…
5 Things Not To Say To Someone With Anxiety
Supporting someone struggling with an anxiety disorder can be very confusing. You may want to be helpful and supportive but instead, you come off looking judgmental and dismissive. As someone who has anxiety, I’ve been given unhelpful and hurtful…
10 Long Term Effects Of Grooming
Childhood sexual abuse oftentimes has long-term effects on an individual. These are some feelings and habits that I personally struggle with due to my sexual trauma that I’m sure other survivors can relate to. Personally, my experience with grooming trauma…