Okay gang, I'm writing these posts on my phone so no promises that they will be many or properly spelled. I'm in Berlin now, have been for all of one day, and I see suddenly why everyone is afraid I'm going to run away to Europe. But not yet. And before I tell you about … Continue reading Stockholm- Lighting a Fire in My Belly
Mental Health/Illness
Thoughts on Suicide and Self-Harm
Disclaimer: I am doing very well. I have a regular therapist and am taking anti-depressants. I have not had a serious depressive episode since January. I just want to share this side of my life in order to make it easier for other people going through similar situations and feeling alone. I am fine. You … Continue reading Thoughts on Suicide and Self-Harm
Another Open Letter
Content Warning: Discussion of suicide and grief It feels like every morning I wake up and something new has happened to shake me to the core. Carleton College is a private institution of higher learning. It is deeply flawed in many ways. It is still struggling with a past rooted in racism. … Continue reading Another Open Letter
A Long-Delayed Post About Mental Illness
Trigger Warning: Discussion of depression and suicide. (Finally posting this because I just posted about vulnerability and the Break the Silence event is coming up.) I started working on this post last summer. I haven't posted it yet because 1.) I'm scared and 2) I'd rather tell people this in person. But the reality is … Continue reading A Long-Delayed Post About Mental Illness
