You are not alone
Authentic stories of being different
In this space, individuals open up and share their personal experiences of being different. These are authentic stories from real people, all connected by the common goal of showing others they’re not alone. Readers can connect with story authors and find mind mates who share similar experiences.
I wish I had told my mum that I loved her
Witnessing my mother suffer an asthma attack and pass away left me (a teenager at that time) grieving and traumatized. I wish I have had the chance to tell my mum how much I loved her. And I wish that at that time someone would have made me feel safe enough to express my feelings. Instead, I sensed that it was better and easier to pretend everything was fine and normal.
The Blizzard Of Depression And The Importance Of Compassion
Depression is blind chemistry and physics, like snow. And like the weather, it is a mindless process, powerful and unpredictable, with great potential for harm. But that doesn’t mean we are helpless. If we want to stop losing so many people to this disease, it will require action at every level.
My Firecracker
She was a firecracker.
A compassionate, intelligent, and driven woman, my mom was nothing short of unstoppable. Her whole life was a series of achievements, hard work, caring for others, and leaving a beautiful, unmistakable glow wherever she went.
I Eat French Fries With A Fork
I eat French fries with a fork. You may think that’s a little strange. Not many people do that, and those of us who do usually face comments about our “weird behavior.” Many times, it’s easy to play off — I grew up doing it, I say, which can then launch a discussion about my family and get us off the topic, or I say I didn’t have time to wash my hands before sitting down.
Befriending My Schizoaffective Disorder Through Writing
My first experience with psychosis was nearly seven years ago, and I was diagnosed with…
PTSD: My Metaphorical Experience
Imagine riding a new red bicycle. You are gracefully balanced and cruising down the neighborhood. Your bike has all the amenities for a fun ride- working petals, a nice fancy horn, and colorful pom-poms blowing in the wind. Now imagine riding that same bicycle with one petal broken…
Facing my mental health challenges and cultural stigma
It was AP exam season. I was sleep-deprived, stressed and burnt-out. In addition to devoting hours to studying for AP exams, I was managing my workload from other classes and crumbling under the pressure of an upcoming international table tennis tournament.
Surviving panic disorder is something to be proud of
Panic disorder is both my heaviest burden and my biggest badge of honor. For the past few years, I’ve experienced increasingly frequent panic attacks and have developed a deep phobia of “the next one.”
My secret battle
Trying to describe PTSD isn’t easy and getting someone to truly understand what it’s like to live with it seems merely impossible. Some people are so brainwashed by a stigma that holds no truth. Most people have just refused to acknowledge the reality that such a disorder can even exist.
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