I am not one to whine, or deliberately see the bad or sad side of life. In fact I think sometimes people who follow me forget there is even another side. Such is the nature of social media.
Continue reading “Understanding PTSD: is it just someone moaning or feeling sad?”Tag: mental health
The things I don’t talk about
I do my best to give public snippets of reality, but lets face it, online is very different to knowing me in person. So I thought I would address a few of the things I do not regularly talk about online.
Continue reading “The things I don’t talk about”#225 Managing my own mental health/ self care
Mental health is a massive pressure for everyone these days, never mind those of us who already had some challenges. Here’s how I’m dealing with it to keep myself on a level and take care of ME.
Continue reading “#225 Managing my own mental health/ self care”POEM – PTSD: behind the smiles
📖 Poem – PTSD: Behind the smiles
Continue reading “POEM – PTSD: behind the smiles”It’s not like you think [poem]
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It’s not all sweetness and light
Living in a world of judgement
Superficial opinions
And barriers at every turn.
It’s not all smiles and positivity
In a world that hates ‘abnormal’
Ignorant hatred
That hurts to the core.
It’s not as easy as it looks
To access life differently
And fight for everything
That you simply take for granted.