Broken BarbieI’m back!I can’t believe it’s been nearly a year, (maybe over??) since I’ve logged into this blog.May 27, 2018May 27, 2018
Broken BarbieLetting go of old habits/behaviorsThe thought of moving on from old habits and past behaviors seems utterly terrifying and essentially impossible. Why wouldn’t I want to let…Jul 13, 2017Jul 13, 2017
Broken BarbieLife’s Ups and DownsI just got out of yet another psychiatric hospitalization. I’m back in the same partial program, and I’m making more of an effort this time…Apr 3, 2017Apr 3, 2017
Broken BarbieWhy bother?Exactly 3 weeks ago, I overdosed on 3 bottles of medications in an attempt to commit suicide. I ended up in the ER, having a seizure (which…Feb 21, 2017Feb 21, 2017
Broken BarbieFat AnorexicAbout 2 months ago, I hit my lowest weight of 112 lbs (I’m 5'6"). I was put in the psych ward December 13th of last year, while there, I…Jan 30, 2017Jan 30, 2017
Broken BarbieTraumaWhen my therapist and I first began working on my Trauma Narrative, she warned me that there may be other assaults that come up throughout…Jan 29, 2017Jan 29, 2017
Broken BarbieThe (Bumpy) Road to RecoveryYesterday was a rough day. I was let go from my job, which is hurting me financially. It was sudden, so I filed for unemployment…Jan 19, 2017Jan 19, 2017
Broken BarbieAdulting with a Mental Illness(es) (possible TW)Trying to be a good adult is hard for anyone. Trying to adult with mental illnesses is damn near impossible. For me, it’s literally all I…Jan 13, 2017Jan 13, 2017
Broken BarbieAsking for HelpI have NEVER been good at asking for help. I always let it ( and, for the most part, still do) eat me up inside, causing literal, physical…Jan 12, 2017Jan 12, 2017
Broken BarbieSelf CareSelf care is something that I really suck at. I will go out of my way to help others. I check on my close friends daily just to make sure…Jan 9, 2017Jan 9, 2017