Costumes
I believed that I didn’t deserve to enjoy myself, that all I would ever be is ugly, useless, an embarrassment, so I didn’t dress up … Costumes
A Canadian Queer History Lesson
While a great deal of LGBTQIA+ Liberation history comes from the US, Canada has had its own fair share of historical moments for queer people. While Canada as a country
Depression
Happiness is a fleeting moment followed by intense darkness. … Depression
The Prelude, Stonewall, & Queer Heroes
We recognize October as a month to celebrate and acknowledge Queer history … The Prelude, Stonewall, & Queer Heroes
Julia’s Holiday Survival Guide
For sufferers of mental illnesses, holidays can be extremely hard. … Julia’s Holiday Survival Guide
Autumn
The temptation to relapse when the leaves start to fall is something I still deal with to this day. … Autumn
Conversations with my Therapist
The voice of my therapist says, “what do you really feel?” … Conversations with my Therapist
Suicidal Ideation
On Wednesday I remember I hugged my mom and thought “wow, I wonder if she knows this will be one of the last times, she hugs me.” … Suicidal Ideation
Summer from an Anorexic’s POV
The change of seasons is an opening into the fiery pits of hell. … Summer from an Anorexic’s POV
It’s not my fault.
I freeze. Everytime. It takes a moment or two to realize that it’s Shawn, not you, and I want to be relieved. But I’m not. … It’s not my fault.
Bodies
Would I ever feel like I deserved to live freely? … Bodies
Will My Eating Disorder Ever Go Away?
Recovery felt pointless. If I’m never going to fully recover, then what’s the point of trying? … Will My Eating Disorder Ever Go Away?