Tag: mental-health
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I’m still here, even like this
I haven’t written anything for a while again. Not because I had no thoughts. Actually, the opposite. My head has been too full. The past weeks were heavy in a way that is difficult to explain properly. Not dramatic every day. Not constantly crying. Not lying on the floor staring at the ceiling. Just… low.…
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Maybe This Is Just Life
I haven’t written anything for a while. The past few weeks were… not good. It was one of those periods where it’s bad, then worse, then a bit better, but still bad, and then worse again. And it just keeps going like that. Up and down, but mostly somewhere low. I had a lot of…
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When I’m always fine
in The MindFine might be a convenient shield, but sometimes opening up a little can lead to unexpected growth and understanding.
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When the Past Shows Up Quietly
in The MindReading my parents’ moods taught me to notice everything, even in safety.
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A Thought I’m Still Sitting With
in The MindLife is unpredictable, and its value far exceeds any currency. Yet, when considering the future of my child, I find myself contemplating the peace of a quiet end.
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Trying to Grow Things (Including Myself)
in The WeekBalancing gardening with life: nurturing plants and self in a steady, imperfect rhythm.
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Waiting for Permission
Though adults have resources, the victim role can still trap them, consuming personal agency and growth.
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Planting Strawberries While the World Falls Apart
Sometimes it feels like the world is going mad. You open the news and there is another conflict, another political fight, another story about violence or injustice somewhere in the world. Countries arguing with each other. Wars that don’t seem to end. Decisions that make you wonder if anyone is thinking about ordinary people at…
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When the Inner Critic Takes Over
in The MindI think I might be having a depressive episode. Nothing dramatic happened. There’s no clear reason I can point to. But today my inner critic came out — loud, persistent, and merciless. It criticises everything. My appearance. My imperfections. My work. The way I speak. The way I live. It doesn’t offer solutions. It doesn’t…
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On Choosing Myself, Gently
in The MindImperfect Editor reflects on the importance of true self-care, emphasizing the need to prioritize oneself amid responsibilities. It’s a journey of recognizing self-neglect as imbalanced and embracing personal well-being.
The Imperfect Week 