Shame

I thought that I had made peace with my past, with the things I've done that I am not proud of. I didn't think I was ashamed of where I've been. But when I was filling out an occupational health questionnaire for the university course I want to do, there were questions asking you to [...]

Emotions Change

In the last week I have felt such a wide range of emotions. I've had so many days where I just burst into tears or sit at my laptop, tears running down my cheeks, wondering what the point of life is and whether the world will become a better place. I've felt distracted and apart [...]

September – Suicide Prevention/Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention/Awareness Month. Every month, it is important to raise awareness about suicide, the signs preceding suicide and its effects on those left behind, not just in September. Everyone is affected by suicide, not just the victim. Suicide impacts family, friends and acquaintances long after the loss of a loved one. Nearly [...]