Living with Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness is a journey filled with challenges. The physical symptoms can be overwhelming, but the emotional toll is equally significant, and it’s easy to feel isolated and misunderstood. [read more]
Emotional Dysregulation in Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Individuals
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals manage emotional dysregulation, a challenge commonly faced by both neurodivergent individuals and those within the LGBTQ+ community. For neurodivergent LGBTQ+ individuals, DBT can provide essential tools to navigate emotional intensity, build stronger relationships, and manage distress. [read more]
Celebrating Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence refers to a wide variety of brain differences that affect how individuals perceive, process, and interact with the world. These differences have often been categorized as disorders, but recent shifts in thinking have led many to view them as variations of the human mind, rather than deficiencies. [read more]
The Truth About Suicidal Ideation – Part One
At age 13, I tried to take my own life. Overwhelmed by suicidal ideation and emotions I couldn’t understand or express, I attempted suicide by overdose and almost died. I spent several weeks in a psychiatric hospital, feeling lost and ashamed. [read more]
The Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering is a powerful way to give back to the community, and it also offers significant mental health benefits. I’ve experienced thee benefits of volunteering firsthand through my work with Nature’s Educators, a wildlife education program that specializes in birds of prey and conservation. [read more]
