When to Disclose Your Mental Illness to Someone You’re Dating

I’ve always been open about living with mental illness with anyone I’m romantically involved with. In my last relationship, I told him after our first date that I struggle with bipolar disorder. I’m sure many people would advise against this but the fact that I live with mental illness is not something I hide. I […]

Filling Up Your Cup

Journal Prompt In what ways can you prioritize yourself? For as long as I can remember I’ve struggled with putting myself first. When it came to what I wanted or needed, it was the last thing on my mind. I made others a priority and I usually suffered in the end. While I feel like […]

Healers Need Healing Too – Poetry

If my depression wins and I take myself out, I hope everyone knows how much they mean to me. I’ve fought tirelessly for years and I think my time is near I’m tired of being a healer because sometimes healers need healing I need saving… If I lose my battle with mental illness, I don’t […]

The Truth About Hypersexuality in Bipolar Disorder

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a very sexual person. I was introduced to sexual acts as well as porn at an early age. My curiosity grew and I started viewing porn when I was alone and exploring my body. This began around 2nd grade and lasted into adulthood. Once I […]

Addressing Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community

Growing up, I was often surrounded by peers who struggled with their mental health. I talked with friends about their depression and anxiety. They’d express to me how alone they felt and how they felt like they couldn’t tell their families. I was battling with my own mental illness and felt alone in a house […]