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Perspectives: An Attention-Seeker In my late teens, I began to appreciate my appearance. After years of wearing loose-fitting clothes, I finally made peace with the way my hips flared and how much space my thighs took up. I began to wear close-fitting clothes that made …
Perspectives Sunrays From The Cave Written by Meshach Mentions of: Substance use, thoughts and plans of self-harm mentioned My name is Meshach and I live with bipolar disorder. It has been a very intense, difficult, and rewarding journey all at the same time. Early …
Perspectives Made of Depression Written by B² Depression, What you make of it.Depression, Whats your take on it. Ever felt low?Angry to let go?Detached like velcro?Echo, echo, echo, That smile inRetro, retro, re, retrospect,Jumping jacks for just half a sec,Smashed my quest, to find …
Perspectives Faith & Mental Illness : A Journey of Authenticity, Kindness, and Honesty article written by Nya Abernathy It was my final year of university. I woke up and went to bed each day engulfed in fear. Fear that I was destined for doom. …
Perspectives Capturing engaging and evocative imagery that inspires people to appreciate the POWER OF PERSPECTIVE! article written by Lindsi Hollend We all have stories that define us – they can carry us through storms, or pull us down to the depths. I am going …
Films and Shows about LGBT+ rights May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia To celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, here are a few films and shows that recognize the hardships and challenges that a community, including allies, struggles to …
Perspectives: I am an Overeater article written by Anonymous Trigger Warnings Substance use/abuse Want to Share your Story? I love food. That is what I used to say. Food is what tied me to family, friends, new people I would meet, celebrations, sad times …
Perspectives: My experience with alcohol and marijuana article written by Anonymous Trigger Warnings Substance use/abuse Want to Share your Story? I grew up in a household with an alcoholic father. I had many associations with alcohol, it could see it tear my family apart …
Perspectives: How creating helped my mental health article written by Anonymous Trigger Warnings Substance abuse, alcoholism, suicidal imagery Want to Share your Story? I was only eight years old when my parents separated. The most unfortunate by-product of my folk’s splitting up was Andrew; …
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