Navigating the Shadows

MY JOURNEY TO BETTER MENTAL HEALTH

Reflecting on the journey of my life, I can clearly see an abundance of love that was generously strewn across my path. Yet, there were phases when the world seemed to ignore me; phases that were characterized by feelings of fear, isolation, separation, and aching invisibility. In this series, I explore the tides of my emotions; the ebbs and flows, and the periods of drought followed by a sudden downpour of love. Each post peels back a layer, unveiling the complexities of my pain, not a physical, but a mental pain.

“Navigating the Shadows” is an account of my personal journey from feeling alone and invisible to embracing self-love and finding solace within. It reaffirms the old adage that it’s darkest before the dawn and that the dawn is but a blink away for those who dare to confront the shadows. It’s an ode to those who have ever felt unwanted or invisible – a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are worthy of love and light.

Navigating the Shadows: My Life with Depression and Anxiety
Apr 7, 2023934 views4 min read
In script font, the words "Reclaiming my life from depression and anxiety"
Apr 21, 20231070 views5 min read
Embracing Help and Hope: A Journey to Better Mental Health
Apr 28, 20232146 views6 min read
Navigating Life Together
May 5, 20231106 views5 min read
Discovering Your Creative Size Through Self-Expression
May 19, 20231492 views4 min read
A cracked slab of rock with the words "The Importance of Setting Boundaries" written. The crack in the slab causes the letters to also appear to be broken.
Jun 1, 20231043 views5 min read
Breaking free from the chains of mental health stigma
Jun 9, 20231141 views5 min read
The Journey to Better Mental Health is Like a Rollercoaster
Jun 16, 20231072 views6 min read

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