About
Messy MindThe truths we uncover when examining our mental health sometimes surprise us; sometimes they break our hearts; often, they change our lives.
Note from the editor
The truths we uncover when examining our mental health sometimes surprise us; sometimes they break our hearts; often, they change our lives. Here you will find raw, personal stories chronicling the many ways we navigate mental health.
Editors
Nikki Kay
Words everywhere. Fiction, poetry, personal essays about parenting, mental health, and the intersection of the two. messymind.substack.com
Writers
Nikki Kay
Words everywhere. Fiction, poetry, personal essays about parenting, mental health, and the intersection of the two. messymind.substack.com
Ashley L. Peterson
Author of 4 books — latest is A Brief History of Stigma | Mental health blogger | Former MH nurse | Living with depression | mentalhealthathome.org
Melissa D
I’m a mom, a wife, an artist, a designer and working on making my passion my career and dealing with depression. Trying to juggle it all!
Ryan Fan
Believer, Baltimore City IEP Chair, and 2:39 marathon runner. Diehard fan of “The Wire.” Support me by becoming a Medium member: https://bit.ly/39Cybb8
Sonia Motwani
I ate sun for the breakfast and have been shining since then💛 Author of 'Silent Defiance' @viva_la_poema on Instagram
Sakshi Udavant (Luna)
Freelance writer and marketing consultant working with top-tier brands like PayPal, Mozilla, Insider, Digital Trends, etc. Get in touch: sakshiudavant.com
Paul Fjelrad
Sailor, C-PTSD survivor and author of The Struggle Continues, out 28-02-21 on Troubador. Causing trouble since 1971. https://thestrugglecontinues.co.uk
Nat Fjelrad
Autistic and still making my way through life. Chef in training and Co-author of The Struggle Continues coming January 2021
Ashley Broadwater
Freelance writer on multiple platforms. On Medium: writing tips + relationships. UNC-CH Journalism + Media. Newsletter + more: www.linktr.ee/ashleybroadwater
Jordan Mendiola
Helping develop a better mindset for a brighter future. Covers army, content creation, fitness, mindset tips, and more!
Drew Ford
12-year middle school teacher and new administrator in the Bay Area. An immense believer in the power of confidence. My message is clear: Invest in yourself!
Sylvia Howard
Trans. Queer. Deadpan. I’d kill to be a basic bitch if killing were basic. www.sylviahowardauthor.com
Damian Paul
Some time host of the Mindful Bipolar podcast and some time writer for mindfulbipolar.com. Life’s a rollercoaster keep your arms inside.
Anangsha Alammyan
Writer. Entrepreneur. Cybersecurity Advocate. Pole Dancer. DM: anangsha@baos.pub. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnangshaAlammyan/
AS Briggs
I write about personal growth and spirituality. And occasionally video games. Proud supporter of the Oxford comma.
Ruchi Das
Book chomper | Book blogger | Articles on reading recommendations, writing, and world views | Ex-Chief Editor of Books are our Superpower | TW Books and Reading
Nicci Kadilak
Writing about writing, motherhood and what it means to be a human in this messy world. niccisnotes.substack.com.
Anne Davis
Writer, educator, mom, coffee lover. I write memoir and creative nonfiction about psychology and mental health. Twitter @running_shadows IG @s_annewriter
Rachel M.W.
[On Hiatus] I’m a writer, dreamer, and lover of this complicated world and all the beautiful things in it. Topics: Environment | Mental health | Travel
Artist Richie Spicer
I'm a nomadic artist & soul coach for deep thinkers. I'm Neurodiverse. I am awake. Follow me. Let's help each other change the World.
