Normalising The Conversation
“You know you can always call me” “Check in on your friends” “My DMs are open”These are tweets and statuses I’ve seen posted across social media with the increase in society “Normalising the Conversation” around mental health. But it is really interesting knowing just how many people you can count on. It’s a difficult one...…
Dear You, You!? Me? Yes You, Me... You did it. Against all odds, hardship, rejections, neglect, obstacles, barriers and sorrow, you're here standing today. Remember when you thought things wouldn't get better, well look around you... they did. Remember when you thought you could make it on your own, without anyone…well you actually didn’t. You…
What is loneliness?Loneliness – “the sense of isolation, accompanied by the feeling of alienation. Feeling unknown, let down, disappointed, deprived from what others are experiencing.” (1) Is it a mental health issue?The topic of ‘loneliness’ has been increasingly talked about in recent years as it has steered away from elderly people now to millennials. As…
Toxic Masculinity - description of manhood defined by violence, sex, status and aggression. It’s the cultural ideal of manliness, where strength is everything while emotions are a weakness, while supposedly “feminine” traits—which can range from emotional vulnerability to not being hypersexual—are the means by which your status as “man” can be taken away. (1) At…
"The Race To Be The Best"I’ve been in a figmental race for a while now and for the longest time, I couldn't help but feel like I was losing. I was always asking myself ‘why is everyone else winning?’ and ‘why am I so behind?’ This became such a burden to be on my mind,…
There are times when those who suffer from mental health issues or illnesses may feel isolated, alone and lonely. What they would love is the opportunity to speak to someone and have a shoulder to lean on. During my darkest times I could literally go days without speaking to anyone and weeks going into months…
"The ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ is Real"I remember when I was a teen I would cast a thought into the future and conjure up a vision of what my life would look like by the time I hit my mid-20’s. I envisioned that I would be already deeply entrenched in my chosen career path, put down…
