Dementia, suffering and chronic health problems

by potofcallaloo - September 27, 2019September 27, 20194

I pray and I pray so hard, that God will help me to do more than just survive one day at a time. But this is all I can manage now.

What do we live for? – Grief and chronic illness

by potofcallaloo - January 6, 20196

Someone said that grief is more or less when you have love to give to someone but they’re not there to receive it.

Coping at Christmas 2018 (dealing with pain over the holidays)

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - December 22, 2018December 22, 20180

Dealing with trauma, emotional pain and mental health problems is sometimes like that old wound that never fully heals. At this time of year it can be harder.

Conversations with anxiety – Oct 2018

by potofcallaloo - November 18, 2018November 18, 20180

World Mental Health Day 2018: Young people and mental health in a changing world

Mental health

by potofcallaloo - October 9, 20182

despite the stigma and whatever challenges remain, I have never felt stronger or more hopeful. And it is because now I know I am not alone.

How I survived the night (despite suicidal thoughts)

by potofcallaloo - September 2, 2018September 2, 20184

I have actively tried, very hard to plod on. I have found happy moments, and I now see so much more of the beauty in the world.

12 things that helped me to smile despite the pain

by potofcallaloo - July 29, 2018July 29, 20182

I always say pain changes you. I am not the person I was yesterday, and tomorrow I will not be the person I am today. It’s moulding me into a better, stronger me.

Musings on suicide: love might save a life

by potofcallaloo - June 10, 2018June 10, 20184

…every day I decide to live, another person, someone, chooses to die. Their struggle is my struggle, but they have now gone while I still have a chance…

What was that? (Sweating, short stories, squats …and oomph)

Challenges

by potofcallaloo - April 15, 20182

This is one of those 'What was that?' posts - a series on 'what the crap is going on?' and it contains affiliate links* Dear friend, How have you been? I've let life get in the way of my blogging again. Sometimes, you know, when I cannot cope and my mood is low,

Why I took part in a research study for people with BPD

The Brighter Side

by potofcallaloo - March 6, 2018April 15, 20180

It reminded me of the times I thought I wouldn’t make it, but did. And the times I thought circumstances would win, but instead I did. It reminded me that I’m strong. I have much to give, and that no matter how hard it gets I just have to keep going.