I am trying my hardest to not focus all of my energy, mental and emotional, on this loss. So far I have been beyond unsuccessful. There is… Read more “Coping (or trying to)”
The Unreconciliable Ethical Contradictions of Ghosting
Since ghosting started to emerge as a mainstream phenomenon, people have vocally placed themselves either side of a ferocious debate: is ghosting emotional abuse? Of course, I am… Read more “The Unreconciliable Ethical Contradictions of Ghosting”
Why is it hard for me to talk about my depression (and why I do it anyway)*
I am depressed. It’s not exactly something I put forewords when I first introduce myself, but pretty much everyone who knows me is aware of it. And… Read more “Why is it hard for me to talk about my depression (and why I do it anyway)*”
The waves
How do people mourn? I need a book, a guide, a leaflet. Anything. Because I can’t mourn, I never do. People in my life have died and… Read more “The waves”
How the media’s portrait of depression is killing us
It took me a long time before I could speak to anyone about my depression. At first, I couldn’t name what was happening inside my head. I… Read more “How the media’s portrait of depression is killing us”