The Invisible Prison of Eating Disorders
I have lost almost 10kg over the past three months. And getting there took drastic measures. And not the ones you may be thinking about. When you have an eating disorder, losing weight can be tricky. My psychologist told me…
10 Things I Learnt in 25 Years
They say that life is the best teacher. We will find ourselves faced with the same obstacle over and over again until we have learnt the correct lesson. I won’t say that I’m old at 25, although I have an old…
The Constant Need For Boundaries
This week has been a very interesting one for me. It’s one of those weeks where you learn so much about yourself, that your head spins. All that truth seems to only bring you confusion, and not the clarity that…
8 Reasons Why Depression Is Good
Two months ago my friend Aili asked me to write about the positive side of depression. The idea caught me off guard, and seemed ridiculous. How can one draw anything good from a disorder that leaves you drained, both physically…
I’m Tired of These Seven Questions
I am very open about my struggle with depression. I share and answer as many questions as possible in hopes that it will aid the next person. However there are questions that I simply can’t bring myself to answer anymore.…
A Daughter’s First Love
A father is said to be his daughter’s first love, and his son’s hero; but what if he is the villain that leaves both hearts and homes broken? I have never seen my father in my life…. I remember when…
