by benforred | Dec 8, 2023 | Crisis, Mental Health, PTSD, Sponsored, Stress, Survival
Most of us are aware of the popular saying that “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”, which was shortened from the original saying penned by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Nietzsche, who is a fascinating philosopher to study, argued that...
by benforred | May 13, 2017 | Crisis, Discrimination, Mental Health, Survival
Living with a chronic illness is an intense stress and burden upon one’s self and when it is coupled with resulting medical trauma, it is a recipe for mental health concerns regarding adjustment and coping. When you add a young age and bullying to the mix, it...
by benforred | Jan 27, 2016 | Crisis, Guest Post, Health, Survival
This is a guest post by Amy Oestreicher Sometimes, the best way to find yourself is to just get lost. When you don’t know where you’re going, the world can be a scary place. That’s what drives our to-do lists, our calendars, our goals and our...
by benforred | Sep 11, 2015 | Crisis, Mental Health, Support, Survival
The last seven months have been an incredibly difficult, transformative, and freeing period that is truthfully just starting. For when such a process begins, it can’t be confined to a mere few moments in time – not if you submit yourself to the process....
by benforred | Jul 23, 2015 | Crisis, Mental Health, PTSD, Stress
I lay on the cool, hard floor; resting my head upon my dog’s shoulders, tears stream down my cheeks, and wrap my arms tightly around his neck. I cling to him for dear life as I contemplate my own life. I’m home alone and no one is due to come around for...
by benforred | Feb 24, 2013 | Crisis, Death, Health, Mental Health, Pain
The loss of life isn’t anything to be taken lightly, whether it’s naturally or by actions of one’s self or others. I’ve shared before in previous posts how chronic illness warps our minds and perception, even in the realms of death. I...
