Today is World Mental Health Day; an initiative to reach out to those in distress. Raising awareness of mental health issues is close to my heart. Closer than you may think.
The Letter: World Mental Health Day
Tag: depression
I Am Me and I’m Learning That’s Fine
Self-acceptance is hard. I’ve spent 40+ years working on it, warts and all. Except I don’t have warts, just a few wrinkles and a whole lot of fighting spirit. Time to be me.
The Vague World of the Unpublished Writer
The world of the unpublished writer is vague. Sometimes we can feel that we don’t fit in. We all have something to offer though whether it’s for sale or not.
How Reading Has Saved My Life
Never one to state something’s literal when it’s not, reading has literally saved my life. Reading gives me a reason for being and a refuge. How about you?
I’m Famous! Cats Are Therapy for Depression.
Feegle the cat here. Cat Slave #1 has another piece published with ‘The Mighty’. It’s all about how amazing I am, of course. My agent is taking bookings.
Writing and Depression: the Rollercoaster
Writing when depressed can be tough, if it happens at all. Depressed, relapsing and recovering writers, this is for you. You’re still a writer regardless.
Reconciling With Having Depression for Life: Published Piece!
I’ve had a piece published by ‘The Mighty’ website! It’s about reconciling with having depression for life. Please read it and share if you can. Thanks!
A Fear of Failure: Time to Prevail Rather Than Fail
We all have a failure or two that makes us feel deficient. How about if we looked at them in a new light? What if we prevailed rather than failed?