I would like to note that the following post was inspired by I Swear written by the amazing Walker Karraa, founder of Stigmama. Fuck Stigma Fuck your glorified concept of normal Fuck your ignorance and pity Fuck the idea it is all in my head Fuck just “getting over it” Fuck Stigma Fuck your … Continue reading #f*ckstigma
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The Silent Fighters
Since it is Mental Health Awareness Week, I am sure we will hear all the ways to fight stigma and about the most vocal stigma fighters. And I believe, rightfully so, these people deserve their recognition. However they are not my focus for this post. I want to recognize and thank the silent fighters. I … Continue reading The Silent Fighters
The Choice of Suicide
I had a completely different post planned out in light of the recent events. However it was coming out more like a PSA. As I have been reading through the comments on various social media feeds, I keep seeing people say suicide is not a choice. Suicide is a conscious choice, a clouded one, but … Continue reading The Choice of Suicide
Lauren Kocher 