The complexity of mental health
I shared that I was heading to treatment for PTSD starting May 1. I’m happy to share that I was discharged home on May 20th. I am not entirely better. I am not worse. But I am hopeful about the… continue reading
Category: Personal
Why I’m stepping into treatment May 1
Warning: this post references violence. Ten years ago, during a mental health crisis, I was harmed in a hospital by the people who were supposed to help me. Doctors said the pain would fade with time. It didn’t. Ten years… continue reading
Reset
Sometimes in life it’s important to perform a “reset” and just take a minute to examine where you are and where you want to go. I’m about to embark on a month-long retreat to bolster my mental health and consider… continue reading
Heartbroken
These remarks reflect my personal position alone. They do not reflect the position of AspirePress or anyone else. Today, I am heartbroken. I feel many different emotions. Anger. Fear. Sadness. But most of all, its a feeling of profound loss… continue reading
My journey of transition and self-discovery
For me, it started like so many inquiries do: with a Google search. I typed my query into Google, “what does it mean if you feel like the opposite gender”, and held my breath while Google worked its magic. That… continue reading