Just when we thought we couldn't fall any more in love with the Pearsons...
The Story Behind Semicolon Tattoos—They Aren’t a Trend; They’re a Symbol of a Silent Fight
Hope begins in the midst of despair.
When the Church Makes Mental Illness Seem Taboo
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Teen Comes Up With a Brilliant Way to Tackle Depression & Prevent Self-Harm
“No matter how bad everything may be, it’s not worth physically hurting yourself.”
How People With Anxiety Love Differently
As human beings, each and every one of us has our own list of idiosyncrasies that inform who we are. When it comes to love, there will always be room for improvement.
These Viral Social Media Badges Are Tools to Help #EndTheStigma
"Be proud of your accomplishments. Be proud of your fight. Be proud of your survival."
Carrie Fisher Slayed the Stigma—the Princess Never Ran From Discussing Mental Health
May the force be with you forever, Carrie.
The Fog of Grief During the Holidays: 9 Tips to Get You Through the Season
Society sends us the message that we are supposed to be joyful, and that the holidays are a time for celebration and connecting with people we love. But all we know is that we feel worse than ever.
It’s Okay to Have Depression AND Have Jesus
It’s silly to think that we can just make depression go away. It’s not a pimple on your forehead that will disappear with a poke of the fingers. It’s rooted deep in our bones and causes more damage than a measly pimple.
The Secret Life of a Suicidal Christian
"Suicidal" and "depressed" seem to be the ugliest use of profanity in the Christian world.
Teen Shares Selfies to Prove You Don’t Have to ‘Look Depressed’ to Have Depression
"This is what my illness does to me. Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there."
21 Undeniable Signs That You’re an Introvert
This is an excerpt from my upcoming book, “The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World,” which will be available in August 2017.
What It’s Like to Be in Love When You Have Depression
"This intense love is frightening, because every day, I fear that one more thing will push him over the edge."
To the Man Who Didn’t Run Away When I Told Him What My Pills Were For
I opened up to you in a way I had never opened up to anyone before. With all the trust I had in my heart, I told you about my “terrible trio.”
Grief: When the Void Becomes the New Normal
But the thing about this new normal is that the void never goes away. The new normal never really becomes *normal* normal to you because you know what the real normal is supposed to look like. You experienced the authentic version.
4 Tips for Facing Depression During the Holidays
Even if you struggle to find joy in the Christmas season, there IS joy to be found in the gift of Jesus Christ. If that’s the only place you find it, then you’re doing alright.
The Year That Followed My Suicide Attempt
One year ago today, I wasn’t the same person. I was an empty shell that barely even went through the motions. I wasn’t living. I was just there. One year ago today, I made a choice. I made a choice to live for the days I had missed and all the days that were to come. 365 days. 52 weeks. 12 months. 1 year. 1 year ago.
One of the Biggest Celebrities on the Planet Just Shared Her Secret Battle With Mental Health
"I've been searching for ways to heal myself, and I've found that kindness is the best way."
