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Dreams and Nightmares and Mental Health

Last night I had a dream that I was stuck in a bed with one of the men who abused me, and I couldn't get up even though there was a cellphone right in front of me. When you're dealing with mental health issues, everything is a sign or a symptom of some undiagnosed problem. … Continue reading Dreams and Nightmares and Mental Health

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How Trauma Survivors Date Ethically

Signs of trauma are often hard to understand unless you know what you're seeing, or you know 100% of a person's experiences. Here are some things to look for thanks to Help Guide dot Org. Emotional & psychological symptoms: Shock, denial, or disbeliefConfusion, difficulty concentratingAnger, irritability, mood swingsAnxiety and fearGuilt, shame, self-blameWithdrawing from othersFeeling sad … Continue reading How Trauma Survivors Date Ethically

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It Gets Harder…Before It Gets Better

I've been sitting here for days trying to figure out what the fuck is wrong with me, because y'all know if you've been reading for awhile, there are usually two-three new posts on the site almost every day, if not daily at least weekly. These last couple of weeks I haven't felt like writing. I … Continue reading It Gets Harder…Before It Gets Better

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Consent and Mental Health: They Matter And You Have A Responsibility To Demand Better Out Of Humanity

Someone, and I won't say who to protect both their identity and their feelings, accidentally posted a nude photo of themselves, and now that photo is being shared without this person's consent. Even though this person has asked that it not be shared. Consent is a huge part of my mental health journey, personally, because … Continue reading Consent and Mental Health: They Matter And You Have A Responsibility To Demand Better Out Of Humanity

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Practice…Not Perfection Will Heal You Faster

I will never forget several years ago, when I saw someone on Twitter tell Demi Levato via tweet that she was "perfect". As it turns out, trying to live up to perfection put Miss Levato into a recovery program because she was trying so hard to live up to other people's standards of beauty that … Continue reading Practice…Not Perfection Will Heal You Faster