Author: Kelly

“Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.”― Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov Don't… Continue reading NaBloPoMo Day 18: Transparency →

Its a well known fact that the human brain appears to be hard-wired for connection. There may be differences of opinion as to why this is, but generally, scientists seem to agree on this fact. Check these articles out: Why Are We Wired to Connect?Wired to ConnectHumans are Hardwired to ConnectSocial Connection Makes a Better… Continue reading NaBloPoMo Day 17: Exclusion →

When it comes to coping with life, and with mental illness in particular, I feel so under-qualified to comment. Most of the time I feel like a wreck, merely bumbling through trying to do my best. However, there are some things that help me, when I allow them to: Meditation: For me, this quiets down… Continue reading NaBloPoMo Day 16: Coping Skills →

I'm going rogue off of my prompt list to write about something I want to write about. The necessity of sacrifice in life, and the allowance of grief for that which is sacrificed. I believe that often these things go hand in hand, but we are encouraged to revere the former, and hide the latter.… Continue reading NaBloPoMo Day 15: Sacrifice and Grief →

I feel like all I write about on this blog is my struggles. So i'm thinking I will write on the topic of struggle itself, and surrender. So what, exactly, is struggle? The Merriam Webster defines it as: Definition of struggle intransitive verb 1: to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition;… Continue reading NaBloPoMo Day 14: Struggles →

Mental Health: the condition of being sound mentally and emotionally that is characterized by the absence of mental illness and by adequate adjustment especially as reflected in feeling comfortable about oneself, positive feelings about others, and the ability to meet the demands of daily life. Well fuck me sideways. I'm not the poster child for mental health.… Continue reading NaBloPoMo Day 12: Mental Health →

Authenticity. Real talk. Lack of pretense. Honesty. Whatever you want to call it, it is EVERYTHING. Its also the hardest thing in the world. We live in a world that punishes authenticity while at the same time, in the marrow of our bones, we crave it in ourselves and others. However, society says, "be authentic!… Continue reading NaBloPoMo Day 11: Authenticity →

This topic is difficult for me because it is one that I struggle with with the most. Through therapy and a lot of self reflection, I have determined that I have a deep sense of unworthiness, and the majority of the time I do not feel loveable. I also have a of of negative self-image… Continue reading NaBloPoMo Day 10: Love →