Alexa WhiteI never wanted to be an auntI was an only child growing up, so the most I could really ask for was first cousins once removed in terms of legal definitions. I am…Jan 17, 2018Jan 17, 2018
Alexa WhiteWhy I don’t take advice from people who can buy timeIf you don’t mention that you do dishes three times a week as part of your “staying on top of life” routine, or even go so far as to say…Dec 5, 2017Dec 5, 2017
Alexa WhiteLearning to live with a hamster wheelI have two types of anxiety disorders: PTSD and OCD. While the diagnoses are separate, the two are a dysfunctional relationship— triggers…Nov 14, 2017Nov 14, 2017
Alexa WhiteGhosts of panic with rattling chainsAnxiety and ghosts in movies have a lot in common: the world doesn’t return to normal after they leave.Nov 6, 2017Nov 6, 2017
Alexa WhiteLove is a Venn diagramMy first thought, as I travelled to a place I had never been to, was, “finally home.”Oct 28, 2017Oct 28, 2017
Alexa WhiteTeach your broken heart to beat (or, 25 lessons in 25 years)I saw a prompt to write out your life story in 6 words. I found it fitting, the timing, as I’ve been in the throws of self reflection —…Oct 19, 2017Oct 19, 2017
Alexa WhiteWhen did “be a human doing” become the goal?It’s all over social media, productivity blogs, and bucket lists. Things to do. Goals to reach. Accomplishments to hang on your wall.Oct 16, 2017Oct 16, 2017
Alexa WhiteWhat do you do when you’re not “that bad”?Yes yes, all pain is valid, there is no metric for what is traumatic, but communities are formed around certain levels of pain. What do you…Sep 27, 2017Sep 27, 2017
Alexa White“You get anything but love for so long, your “normal”, your “love” gets twisted and flipped”I had a bad fight with my best friend.Sep 25, 2017Sep 25, 2017
Alexa White“Suicidal” isn’t a (primary) feelingI’ve been trying to follow the advice in The right way to be introspective (yes, there’s a wrong way) and just identifying what it is I’m…Sep 18, 2017Sep 18, 2017