Friendly reminder: Being a part of a marginalized group does not give you the right to be disrespectful, ignorant or downright rude to others.

Being a gay man does not give you the right to touch women inappropriatley just because “you’re not into that.”

We are in desperate need of Bi-polar housing in Austin, TX for our citizens

Bi-polar illness affects over 10 million people in the United States. It is actually a mood disorder that is a life-long condition but can be controlled with proper medication and counseling. Because of the way people with this mental illness act, it…

WRIT 107T — Theories

1. Reflect: The reading for this week discussed rhetorical theories. What theories may inform the work you do with your group project? What theories or values may inform the technical communication of your community or organization? This is an intentionally open-ended question. You should…

1. Depression & the Art of Follow-Through

So this is a thing I’m doing now. Is this how I even use this website? I’ve never been good at writing in a journal, or learning how to use new social media platforms. Though I am known for being ridiculously fucking stubborn, which at times can be used for…

Part 1: The past three years in Hamilton have been incredibly difficult. Each year, I didn’t think I would make it to the next. I was terrified, sad and anxious all the time. Smoking way too much pot the entire time, and drinking too much at one point. I wanted to ask for help. I was so scared for my life, but with s.a.d, asking for help felt so…

Sophrosyne (n.)

• A healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.

I chose this word for numerous reasons as I’ll get to explaining to you later on, but first why am I even here? I am here for many…

30-Day Challenge — Day 13

Your Daily Commute

I don’t actually have a daily commute. I work as a writer from home. So my commute is actually just getting out of bed. Sometimes, especially those of us suffering from depression, that commute is a more arduous journey than most.

Live Your Life

Life is an interesting journey. you never know where it’ll take you.

peaks and valleys, twists and turns. you could get the surprise of your life.

.. sometimes, on the way to where your going; you might think ‘this is the worst time of my life’..
but…

Episode #1

I woke up today anxious-pulsing and imprisoned. Then, my bed is a trap. Then, my room is neither safe nor terrifying and in that medium space, totally other. Then, I lower my expectations and lower my expectations until I am fine with making it to the shower, two hours later.

A bag full of pennies

But there’s this thing about depression that makes it so hard for me to talk about

It’s this disgusting feeling that whatever I say about it invalidates how I feel. This horrible notion that when I put words to what I am feeling, they become just words. They become…