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Living with Depression: Exploring the Untold Challenges of Mental Illness
Every so often, you may find your stylish coffee mug swamped amidst an ocean of uncleaned dishes and your once immaculate living room transformed into an unintentional storage unit. Standing amid the chaos, you may perceive it as a simple lack of time – or worse, label it sheer laziness. But beneath this disarray, hidden …
The Struggle Between Holding On and Letting Go
Life balances precariously between holding on and letting go, weighed down by fear and the unknown. It begs the question of what we truly fear losing or if it’s the uncertainty of trust that makes us cling. Ultimately, choosing the familiar or embracing the unknown is a personal crossroads.
Prioritizing Genuine Friendships
Going into my junior year of college, I wanted to improve some aspects of my life, so I decided to make goals for the year. In doing this, I realized that I have not always prioritized my friendships, and I wanted to change this. I have always said that I value friendship, but sometimes, my …
By My Side – Discovering God
The first time I truly felt God’s presence in my life was during my first Kairos. That weekend made me realize that God had been with me since the beginning, and he was patient and forgiving. Throughout my life, I chose to follow a path filled with boys who took advantage of me, friends who …
ADHD Among Women – Identifying and Overcoming the Distinctive Hurdles
Struggling with undiagnosed ADHD, I experienced inconsistent routines and chaotic days, leading to academic and personal difficulties. ADHD symptoms in women, often overlooked due to gender bias and less hyperactivity, include inattention, anxiety, and depression, affecting all facets of life. Proper recognition and treatment are crucial for managing symptoms and improving life quality.
Advice to My Younger Self
What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self? A boy cannot fulfill you. Giving him access to your body will only make you feel worse about yourself. It will not make him care about you. You are simply a vessel to fulfill his needs, and you should NOT lower yourself to put up with …
Unfiltered: Embracing Authenticity in the ADHD Life
Living With ADHD As someone living with ADHD, I’ve felt the constant wrestling match with distraction and impulsivity, the tickling sensation of my mind being drawn to every little thing around me. Behind this apparent chaos, however, there is a pattern, something uniquely challenging and simultaneously intriguing about the mind of someone with ADHD. What’s it …