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Tag Archives: Depression
WHY I’M THANKFUL FOR MY DISABILITY
Growing up around the Thanksgiving dinner table, when asked what I was thankful for this year, my disability was never on the list.
FIGHTING THE FOG I CANNOT SEE
It’s a question that hangs over my head like fog whenever the first symptoms start to emerge. Am I depressed again? In this post, I talk about the what ifs that surround me when it comes to a potential diagnosis. I monitor symptoms, research every possible cause, and panic at the inevitable truth—I have cancer.
THE QUIET SIDE OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP — LIVING IN A WORLD OF WHAT IF
January 27, A.K.A. Classy Glassy Day to my family in honour of my first prosthetic eye, is the day each year that I celebrate being cancer-free. Although I underwent a few rounds of precautionary chemotherapy after the final enucleation, this day will always be near and dear to my heart.
LOOK UP! — FINDING GOD WHEN I FEEL BLIND
Starlight Serenade Sing, oh ye stars above! Sing upon this earth with love. Sing thy song with beauty inlaid Sing your starlight serenade. Sing to those who lie awake Sing for the brokenhearted’s sake. Sing a lullaby for those afraid Sing your starlight serenade.
I HAVEN’T WRITTEN IN TEN WEEKS, AND THIS IS WHY
For better or worse—and mark my words, it’s most often for worse—I am an all-or-nothing, idealistic pessimist. Just ask my therapist: I’m either a success or an utter failure.
WHY I WAS AFRAID TO WRITE BLIND CHARACTERS AND WHY I’M NOT AFRAID ANYMORE
On April 6, 2020, beloved Canadian children’s author, Jean Little, passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of love and best sellers.
I’M STILL BLIND WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON
According to medical professionals, I’m blind. My optic nerve has been removed, my hazel eyes have been hand painted and my faithful sidekick is a cuddly, golden lab guide dog. I would say I qualify as a blind girl. I also struggle with depression and anxiety.