These last few months, I’ve been kind of down; I’ve not been writing or doing any creative, been napping lots, not been feeling like exercising. Just generally feeling lazy and depressed. I’ve been focusing on being stuck at home, unable to go to Australia, and I was making being stuck at home into this absolutely … More I’m Over feeling sorry for myself
I really try to post something at least every week or so but currently I have not posted in a little bit longer than that. This week I was in Brisbane and being alone alot of feelings bubbled up to the surface, and I wanted to be candid and share those feelings. My trip to … More Why I have been a little absent
I am very proud of myself, this week I stayed in a hostel by myself and spent 2 days exploring the town of Ballarat all alone. Staying overnight alone was something that scared me but something I wanted to do to push myself out of my comfort zone. The evening was not super fun as … More Starting exchange, and my anxiety
I previously posted a piece for Bell Lets talk day that talked about my experience with therapy. You can read it here. In it, I started to touch on why people need friends and about the different roles that friends can take. My goal with these kinds of posts is to create discussion, even if … More Lets talk some more about mental health
Because today is Bell Lets Talk Day, I wanted to share with everyone my recent experience with going to therapy. This was my first time going consistently, and I’m glad I stuck it out. It was a really great experience and it helped me realize a few different things. I am not ashamed to admit … More Lets talk about my experience with therapy
I think it’s important to show all sides of us online and not just the pretty or exciting ones. For that reason I will say that I used my schools study break this past week as a bit of a mental health week. And it was not glamourous, but it was needed. I honestly slept … More Study Break/ Life Update
Hey wanted to start this post out just by saying sorry I haven’t been posting a lot. I’ve been super busy with work and just life in general. I have lots planned and there will be lots of content up in the next few weeks. Right now though, I want to talk about how my … More 6 months with Anxiety
Being a student of any age is mentally draining in itself, and being a student-athlete on top of that can be incredibly tough. But athletics had led to me meeting some of the greatest and most inspiring people I know. For that reason, I wanted to write about one of my teammates who inspires me … More A teammate and a mental health role model
I recently stopped being friends with someone I was very close with. She was someone I loved being around, I thought understood me and someone I thought would be in my life for a very long time. Those that know me know I can be very hot-headed and she is the same. Due to neither … More Putting Myself First
I am currently a student in university in Canada. For the last two years, I have played on my schools’ field hockey team. Before university, I played both high-level field hockey and swam competitively. Being a student of any age is mentally draining in itself, and being a student-athlete on top of that can be … More Why My Peers Are My Mental Health Role Models
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