Personal Stories

Fictional accounts of mental health journeys, struggles, and triumphs.

Healing Through Motherhood: Jennifer’s Journey to Overcoming Childhood Trauma

Becoming a mother is often seen as a beautiful, transformative experience—one that brings joy, love, and new beginnings. For Jennifer...

4 days ago

Ever since my hallmate, Maya, started her freshman year at college, I could tell something was up. At first, I thought she was just tired...

Mar 7

When Allison first became a mother, she envisioned a world filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments with her newborn daughter...

Mar 5

Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time, but for people like Jodie, it’s not just an occasional feeling. It’s a...

Feb 19

Have you ever felt trapped in a battle with your own mind, constantly at war with the reflection in the mirror or the number on the scale...

Feb 5

Survivor's guilt is a heavy burden. It’s an invisible weight that’s difficult to explain but incredibly real for those who feel its...

Jan 1

Letting go. It’s one of those concepts that sounds easy enough—yet, for many of us, it can feel like the hardest thing in the world...

Dec 22, 2024

Brittany had always been the type of person who excelled at everything she did. From her career to her personal life, she prided herself...

Dec 17, 2024

Imagine being unable to speak at a party without feeling the world closing in, or fearing every encounter with strangers, even those with...

Dec 14, 2024

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