Mental Illness Doesn’t Care There’s a Pandemic
Mental illness doesn’t care that there’s a viral pandemic. During these weeks, it seems that there is almost a competition for who is struggling the [...]
Anxiety is Not My Identity
The first time I learned about generalized anxiety order was in college. I was sitting in my speech class listening to a student give her [...]
Going to Counseling Doesn’t Make You Weak (or a Bad Christian)
For the longest time, I thought that getting a prescription for an antidepressant, taking anxiety medication, or walking into a counselor’s office, was a sign [...]
Taking Time for Self-Care
Self-care is a buzzword we hear a lot nowadays, especially regarding mental health. 2019 has already been deemed as “the year of self-care,” but it’s [...]
Healthy vs Unhealthy Fear
Fear seems difficult to overcome. Anywhere from fear of heights, fear of rejection or fear of God. The list can go on for miles. It [...]
Monica – 2005 Graduate
Monica - 2005 Graduate I was thirteen the first time I used drugs. There were no role models in my life [...]
Ivy – 2009 Graduate
Ivy - 2009 Graduate I graduated from Mercy in Monroe, Louisiana. I was diagnosed with many mental illnesses in my life [...]