Invisible Illness

Invisible Illness

Chandrayan Gupta

Why Fight? — Keeping Sight of My Life’s Purpose Even When Depressed

My ability to work during depressive episodes is compromised, but, using these techniques, I always have a reason to hold on until I…

8h ago

Why Fight? — Keeping Sight of My Life’s Purpose Even When Depressed

8h ago

Christie Sausa, M.S.

The Five Reasons I Gave Up On Neurotypical Therapy

And what I’m doing instead.

20h ago

The Five Reasons I Gave Up On Neurotypical Therapy

20h ago

Renata Ellera Gomes

Not Even Psychology Could Shield Me From My Feelings

In a room full of therapists, I learned we’re all vulnerable

2d ago

Not Even Psychology Could Shield Me From My Feelings

2d ago

Rev. Sheri Heller, LCSW, RSW

Complex Trauma and the Ability To Safely Receive

Restoring the self to make space for life’s gifts

4d ago

Complex Trauma and the Ability To Safely Receive

4d ago

Jenn L.

Recovery After Emotional Neglect

Being emotionally neglected by my parents led me to develop dysfunctional protective buffers and a fear of receiving in my relationships.

6d ago

Recovery After Emotional Neglect

6d ago

Victor Yocco, PhD

My Daughter: My Anchor in a Storm of Sobriety

The secret to my sobriety success

6d ago

A father and daughter stare lovinglly at each other with flowers and butterflies around.

6d ago

Douglas Giles, PhD

Recovering from Childhood Trauma

I’m not seeking sympathy but perhaps my story can help others

Sep 10

Recovering from Childhood Trauma

Sep 10

Michelle A. Patrovani - M.A.P.

Navigating Irrevocable Differences

A journey through grief, trauma, and hope

Sep 9

Navigating Irrevocable Differences

Sep 9

Maria Cassano

I’m Not Weak — I’m a Highly Sensitive Person

This book completely transformed how I view my anxiety

Sep 8

I’m Not Weak — I’m a Highly Sensitive Person

Sep 8

John Corten

The Time I Went to the ER Because I Thought I Was Having a Heart Attack

What I left with surprised and changed me

Sep 7

The Time I Went to the ER Because I Thought I Was Having a Heart Attack

Sep 7

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Editors

Ryan Fan

Believer, Baltimore City IEP Chair, and 2:39 marathon runner. Diehard fan of “The Wire.”

Meredith Arthur

Chief of Staff of TwoTwenty @Pinterest. I wrote the book Get Out Of My Head: Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World, out now.

Juliette Roanoke, RN

Hospice Nurse | Mental Health Advocate | Social justice seeker | Silver lining finder | Domestic violence escapee | Surprisingly fast runner

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