My journey through trauma

CW: trauma, self harm, substance use I was meditating in the tub when I began to find myself drawn to … More

I spent nine months sober and I wasn’t pregnant. Maybe you should, too.

TW: self harm & substance use It’s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I’m at my in-law’s house, getting my mother ready … More

Coping Mechanisms. Or Lack Thereof.

I’m a picker. Even when I’m not stressed but especially when I’m stressed, I pick at everything. Acne on my … More

A Brief Intro To Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Distress Tolerance Skills

Hey gang. With the holidays upon us, it’s easy to get overwhelmed so I wanted to share a quick and dirty guide to some basic Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills aimed at helping you withstand grating family members, travel anxiety and endless societal expectations making all of us feel stressed to the max. Of course, these tips will help you regardless of the time of year so feel free to bookmark and refer to this quick reference when times get tough.