The stories we tell matter.
A woman tries to stay positive while the personification of her depression follows her around, telling her how horrible everything is. Example: Woman: This is only temporary. Depression: Who knows how long it will last? Woman: I may have… Read morePlay a Day: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
Two signposts. One, stage right, says “Here.” Another, center stage, says “There.” A woman stands at the first signpost. No matter how many steps forward she takes, she never gets any closer to the second signpost.
Two vagrants sitting by a tree. The first turns to the second and says, “What if life IS the struggle? The pain? The not-knowing of it all? What if we’re not supposed to push past all that to some idealistic… Read morePlay a Day: The Struggle
You ask me what I’m sorry for as I sob and hide my face. I’m sure in your eyes there’s no transgression. But I learned long ago to apologize for my emotions and it’s a hard habit to break. I’m… Read morePlay a Day: Sorry
The following dialogue is repeated twice. The first time the interaction is filled with joy, mutual interest, connection, and good intentions. The second time, emotions get in the way – jealousy, irritation, frustration, and everything is taken personally. 1: Hey… Read morePlay a Day: Perspective
Earlier this week, I hit a bit of a low point in a depression-anxiety spiral. I hadn’t been sleeping well, and having been laid up with my period, was feeling guilty and useless for not getting “enough” done, among other… Read moreLess is More