There’s something about the holidays that makes me feel even more emotionally empty. The table is full. Plates are piled high with food. Laughter echoes around me. But no matter how much I eat, how many conversations I participate in, or how many moments I try to enjoy, I still feel hollow. I’m here, physically …
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In the depths of my mind, depression speaks a language of its own. Every day, it weaves its way through my thoughts, distorting my perception of self and the world around me. In this post, I use each letter ( D-E-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N) to represent this internal dialogue. Yet, I can’t fully articulate the chaos that rages …
In my last post, I shared what it’s like to live on the edge, where the weight of suicidal thoughts threatens to take me under. Today, I want to share the reasons I keep living – the glistening of light in the darkness. With no strong social or emotional support, the burden of loneliness and …
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September is Suicide Prevention Month, and I’m taking this time to shed light on my own personal battle with suicidal thoughts. These thoughts are intertwined with the many inner voices that distort my identity and shape my existence — voices that whisper doubts, amplify fears, and convince me that I’m not enough. They don’t just …
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From the moment I wake until I fall asleep, my inner voices haunt me, each one representing a different facet of my internal struggle. Though their tones vary, they all share the same goals: to control my actions, prevent failure, and shield me from perceived judgment. Ironically, these voices have turned my mind into a …
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Perfectionism has been both a motivator and a threat in my life. On one hand, it pushes me toward excellence; on the other, it traps me in a cycle of anxiety and self-criticism. This relentless pursuit has touched every aspect of my life, from work productivity to personal hobbies and even my health. My need …
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