Don’t say this to someone who’s hurting
Things not to say to someone who is hurting or struggling.
There is no right way to heal
Everyone’s mental health journey is unique to them and it may take trying multiple different support options to find out what works for you.
You shouldn’t feel guilty about doing any of the things listed
You shouldn’t feel guilty about doing any of the things listed.
Mental health is more than happy or sad
How you are feeling doesn’t fit into a box of just “happy” and “sad.” There are many emotions along the mental health spectrum and you’re allowed to feel them all.
What I thought would make me productive
Let’s change the narrative behind what being “productive” looks like
Your trauma doesn’t have to “teach you a lesson.”
FYI: You are not defined by the trauma you’ve experienced, it didn’t happen to teach you a lesson, and you didn’t deserve it.