Bodies & Health
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!
Bodies & Health
Symptoms, diagnoses, treatment, medical uncertainty, sleep, energy, pain, mobility, mental health, and meds.
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3 things I'll bet you didn't know about self-harm (TW/CW: self-harm)
Self-harm is a complex condition and there are a lot of misconceptions floating around about it. Let's talk about a few of them.
Chronically Self-Employed
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.
Chronically Self-Employed
Month 4 Health Update: Trying to find stability
Chronically Self-Employed
Month 2 and 3 Health Update: Lessons and setbacks
Chronically Self-Employed
Month 1 Health Update: Living on the suicidal spectrum (TW/CW)
Chronically Self-Employed
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.
Bodies & Health
What's next for me? The Chronic Worker and other 2024 goals.
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Disabled needs are human needs. Why is that so hard to remember?
I've never been so scared as I was when I became a salaried worker. I'd spent over ten years (my entire professional life) freelancing, first off and on, then full-time. I'd never had PTO, employer-provided insurance, or a boss outside of my
Work & Money
That *recent* time I had to accept that I'm chronically ill
*TW/CW: suicidal thoughts* Yes, despite having C-PTSD, depression, and anxiety for over two decades and PTSD for ten and-a-half years, it's taken me this long to come to terms with my conditions. After nearly 6 years in therapy, I took an extended break when
Chronically Self-Employed
My 10th PTSD Anniversary (CW: sexual assault)
Just over ten years ago, on Oct 12, 2012, I was robbed, beaten, and nearly raped in the alley behind my apartment. I still have a faint scar under my left eye where my attacker hit me with the butt of his gun. I won't go into the