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Acting for the Right Reasons
Grad School · Mental Health · My Creative Writing · Personal · Recovery

Acting for the Right Reasons

February 28, 2019February 16, 2019 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

Perfectionism says you’ll never be good enough. You’ll never work hard enough. You’ll never have enough. You’ll never be enough.

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5 of My Favorite TED Talks
Book Recommendations · Mental Health · Personal · Recovery

5 of My Favorite TED Talks

October 11, 2018October 8, 2018 Illness to Wellness: A Journey1 Comment

I have a lot of favorite talks from cool and intelligent researchers, but these five have changed my life.

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Advice to My Teenage Self
Mental Health · Personal · Recovery

Advice to My Teenage Self

September 11, 2018June 8, 2019 Illness to Wellness: A JourneyLeave a comment

I am who I am because of my cracks, and yet I am moving on from a simple “well, I learned” response to my past.

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When Your Work Can’t Help But Follow You Home: A Self-Care Guide
Grad School · Mental Health · Personal

When Your Work Can’t Help But Follow You Home: A Self-Care Guide

August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 Illness to Wellness: A Journey2 Comments

The cost of caring for others is high, even when you love what you do. Here are some ideas about how to care for yourself.

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What to Say When Someone Doesn’t Know What to Say in Response to Your Suffering
Chronic Illness · Chronic Pain · Mental Health · Personal · Recovery

What to Say When Someone Doesn’t Know What to Say in Response to Your Suffering

April 15, 2017April 12, 2017 Illness to Wellness: A Journey10 Comments

When someone’s response to you isn’t helpful, what can you say to steer the conversation?

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