Chronically Self-Employed
SIPS Month 2: The Long Tail of Recovery
Being functional and being recovered? Not the same thing. SIPS Month 2 explores the gap between usable capacity and fuller recovery.
Suicide is a control thing
Depression is easy. You just cease to be a functional human being. But choosing to live each day, over and over again? That’s the tough part.
3 lessons I've learned living with major depression
Back once again to share my thoughts on living with depression. It's been a rough six weeks!
Disabled and unemployed. What's next?
Losing a job is destabilizing enough. Disability, chronic illness, benefits, and inaccessible systems can turn it into a full-time administrative crisis.
7 Self-Management Techniques for Disabled and Chronically Ill Workers
Work-life balance doesn't always fit chronic illness. These practical techniques can help you work with fluctuating capacity without treating your body like the problem.
Hiring Disabled Workers Isn’t the Hard Part. Designing Workable Jobs Is.
Inclusive recruiting means little if the job itself is unworkable. Employers need to examine how work gets done and whether people can keep doing it.
3 things you might not know about self-harm (TW/CW)
Most people picture self-harm one way. My experience hasn’t always looked like that. Here’s what I wish more people understood about intention, risk, and support.
Special health update: A month of surprises
I'm back! The last few months have been surprising to say the least, from potential new diagnoses to a layoff.
Month 4 Health Update: Trying to find stability
Month 2 and 3 Health Update: Lessons and setbacks
Month 1 Health Update: Living on the suicidal spectrum (TW/CW)
I'll be honest, I'm not okay. But I am working on it. (TW/CW: suicide)
I'm current in crisis due to depression and want to keep you all updated. Fair warning though, this gets a bit dark.
