Monsters – World Poetry Day 2019

by potofcallaloo - March 21, 2019March 21, 20190

I am and will be the ‘Me’ that never was imagined.I am the ‘Me’ that’s emerged from the ashes of pain.

Grief and fibromyalgia 2.0

Moods

by potofcallaloo - February 9, 20194

This is a post about nothing really. I've been getting quieter and quieter. I know. And I'm sorry. Since Mama Claire left for the next life I haven't felt quite right. 87927

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.

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.

Never forget – World Suicide Prevention Day

by potofcallaloo - September 10, 2018September 9, 20184

by ending the stigma, we will make it safe for people to talk about it. And talking could very well be the first step to saving a life.

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.

Dear younger self…

by potofcallaloo - August 4, 20184

You will get tired of being sick. That’s ok. Totally ok. Own it. Take time. Rest. And get back to work.

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…

Reasons to stay alive

by potofcallaloo - May 17, 20184

Some of us I think are prone to revisiting the same dark places. Maybe down to past traumas that stay with us, genes that we inherit or God knows what is responsible. I don’t actually think thoughts of suicide are uncommon.