family – the patchwork fox

BPD: What You See vs. What I’m Thinking

On the times when my behaviours don't effectively communicate what's actually happening inside my head.

What Recovery Looks Like To Me

When I was initially referred to the Community Mental Health Team several years ago, my idea of what my recovery would look like was completely different from how I see it now.

Relationships

It’s Not The End

Our old cherry blossom tree died.

Mental Health

On The Importance Of Communication (Guest Post)

"The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determined the quality of our lives" - Anthony Robbins

Mental Health

Nice Things To Bring Someone Who Is Staying In A Psychiatric Facility

A stay in a psychiatric facility can be life-saving. But it can also be frightening, lonely, and/or simply boring.

Mental Health

Childless By Choice

Children are great. But that doesn't mean I want one. And this decision is somewhat baffling to many around me.

Mental Health

Loneliness and the Holidays

Many people report that feelings of loneliness can be particularly strong during the holiday season.

Blogging

Why I Don’t Share My Blog With People I Know (Guest Post)

Kayleigh Zara shares her reasons for not sharing her blog with the people she knows.

Mental Health

A to Z of Support Systems

When you have a mental illness, one of the key tools to have at your disposal is a good support system.

Misc

Blogmas Tag

I'm not officially doing Blogmas but the lovely Nicole tagged me in her Blogmas Tag and it looks fun, so I thought I'd just do this one off.

Mental Health

When Mental Illness Affects Your Memory

My experience with mental illness has drastically affected my memory. It's upsetting because my memory used to be excellent, but now I struggle greatly.

Relationships

My Advice for “Coming Out”

Coming out of the closet, or simply coming out, is a metaphor for LGBT people's self-disclosure of their sexual orientation or of their gender identity.