Author: Confessions
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Into these Woods We Go…
Leaves crunch underneath my feet like shattered glass Like cries for help, the sound guides my way through the dark Its rhythm finds me, draws me deeper, pulls me closer I have become one with this place, I’ve made the forest my home The trees, though each one so different, carry a familiar tone They…
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‘Tis the Season…(I can’t breathe!)
‘Tis the season for pollination. Funny enough, that very line is rhythmically in time with “Deck the Halls” except now it’s more like “Decked in the face…with sinus pressure”. Fits perfectly doesn’t it? If you can recall, my post A Little Anthrax for your Anxiety detailed my most recent trip to the doctor. My trip was due…
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Sunday Confession: I’m not Ready for This…
Two years ago I stepped on to the grounds of Piedmont International University a broken shell of a man just looking for a home. Two years later I’m staring at my impending college graduation with fear, joy, and sadness. “Quite the vast array of emotions there, Matty.” I suppose you could say that. Why though?…
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My Guest Post for Lucky Otter: Why Does Mental Illness Stigma Exist?
Originally posted on Lucky Otters Haven: In The Asylum, Unknown artist. Matthew Malin, owner and creator of the blog Confessions, has written a wonderful guest post describing the history of mental illness stigma, going all the way back to Roman times. Not only is the subject matter fascinating, but the unique historical perspective shows how the…
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A Little Anthrax for Your Anxiety
It seems to me that illness continues to find me. Sickness also seems to invade my body when I’m the most relaxed. Take for instance this week: It’s our school’s “Spring Break” and I’ve finally had a few minutes to relax and enjoy life. Before this break I was working 20 hours a week (used…
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