Overcoming the Stigma of Being No Contact with Family

I have been no contact with my family since 2021, after moving to another state. Childhood Experiences of Shame In Middle School Home Economics, I was venting aloud to my friends about my father. Another classmate decided to interject his opinion of what I was saying by shaming me, even though I was speaking the … Continue reading Overcoming the Stigma of Being No Contact with Family

Life is a Road Trip: An Analysis of “Elizabethtown”

Elizabethtown (2005) stars Orlando Bloom as Drew Baylor and Kirsten Dunst as Claire Colburn. Drew has made it as a successful shoe designer, after years of dedication and doing everything he is supposed to. That is, until he takes a chance that fails and destroys everything. After being fired by his boss Phil Devoss (Alec Baldwin), he decides to end … Continue reading Life is a Road Trip: An Analysis of “Elizabethtown”

Death and Society: An Analysis of “Heathers”

A deeper look into the film "Heathers." Please, note, this post will only focus on the original. No related productions or spin-offs will be discussed. In the 80s, some of the most popular films about high school were The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off by John Hughs; unfortunately, they merely scratched the surface of teenaged life. While classics … Continue reading Death and Society: An Analysis of “Heathers”

A Trauma Survivor’s Experience with Therapy

Trigger Warning: Psychological and physical abuse, and suicidal thoughts Why don't I post more often? I want to! I have a lot of old blog posts from HubPages that could use a good revision or two and would be better housed here. Perhaps, eventually; or, I will write entirely new content. My main struggle when … Continue reading A Trauma Survivor’s Experience with Therapy

Living with Migraines Pt. II: Emgality

This is a follow-up to my December 2020 post A Persistent Pain: Living with Migraines. If you wish to learn more about my life with migraines, please read that first. Thank you! Emgality in box. Photo by author. Finally Seeing a Neurologist: I have had migraines since I was a child. I have been asked countless … Continue reading Living with Migraines Pt. II: Emgality

Anxiety and Anger: Meltdowns vs. Tantrums

A meltdown and a tantrum appear similar, but they are two separate things. Using them interchangeably is damaging to the person having a meltdown. Here is an article on why. "Tantrum: A tantrum, temper tantrum, meltdown or hissy fit is an emotional outburst, usually associated with children or those in emotional distress, that is typically … Continue reading Anxiety and Anger: Meltdowns vs. Tantrums

Not the Entertainment: Suicide, Mental Illness, and Society

An essay about Chester Bennington, society's reaction to those of us with mental illness, and what makes suicide more likely. If there's a chance that articles on suicide trigger you in some way, I'm going to urge you to read something else. Love and light! Black Rose by Social Thoughts Before doing research for this … Continue reading Not the Entertainment: Suicide, Mental Illness, and Society