Never let it be said that being a victim of child abuse is a life sentence to misery. Survivors have gone on to do amazing things, just like any other group of people. Overcoming isn’t easy, but thanks to survivors like Kayla who are willing to share their stories, and their triumphs, we can all take heart that overcoming is possible.
This is a completely valid question: “No one would question the need of a diabetic who needs lifelong insulin, or of someone with epilepsy who relies on anticonvulsants, so why should it be any different for mental health medication? I’m as reliant on my meds to stay healthy as people with physical illnesses like diabetes, heart…
I’m not one to make a lot of resolutions. I prefer to take something like a new year beginning as a chance to examine where I am, and look back on where I’ve come from, but if you are going to make resolutions this year. these aren’t bad suggestions. Especially the last one, be kind…
“When we bring up mental illness and something in your eyes and body language changes, it hurts. When you are suddenly like, “Have you seen the new season of Orange Is The New Black?” it makes is feel like our struggle is something we should hide and be ashamed of. It makes us feel like…
434 Applications for witnesses to speak and a timescale from 1922 to 1995 makes the Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) Inquiry, the largest in British history. The BBC has the story here although any evidence leading to a prosecution of accused former employees will be held in closed sessions.
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Are any of these preventing you from seeking help? Especially the idea that mental illness is forever? Many are not. Depression is not a permanent state for most people who have it. I’ve had it. I had to be medicated, and be in therapy, for a number of years because of it. I no longer…
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