Clinging to a Thread: A Story of Struggle, Recovery, and Stubborn Hope
In the face of recent struggles—navigating depression, anxiety, and life’s curveballs—I’ve encountered challenges, yet they don’t define my darkest days. With each setback, from personal losses to professional standstills, I’ve held onto a thread of stubborn hope, learning more about resilience and the strength that comes from persisting, even when the path ahead seems uncertain.
The Weight of Light – a Poem
Gripping play-doh in my hand so tight, shaking and struggling to just sit right, racing heart w/ shallowing breath that might, make me dizzy yet I tell myself it’s alright, was I ever so slightly holding on too tight? was I ever running too fast into the light? was I ever in pain when I just act alright? will I ever tell myself I don’t have to have it all…
Shattered Beliefs: My Path to Healthier Love
In a world where love felt elusive, I clung to relationships that left me questioning my worth. It took shattered beliefs to discover a path toward healthier love. Join me on this transformative journey of self-discovery and newfound wisdom which changed my perspective on relationships forever.
The Light That Lives in Darkness
Contemplating life and its elusive counterpart, death, I grappled with trauma’s unyielding shadows. Death once seemed a sanctuary, an end to fear. Yet, in this introspection, I stumbled upon unexpected insights about darkness and light, hope and despair. This post is my reach for what I cannot achieve, holding a mirror to reveal the you that you cannot see.
Mending the Sculpture of Self: Piecing Together the Unseen Beauty of a Broken Past
Today, I faced my deepest belief: ‘I am broken’. In therapy, we unraveled my past, my relationship with Kevin, and my PTSD struggles. A childhood photo and my therapist’s words sparked a crucial realization. Am I really just a broken sculpture, or is there more to my story? Join me in uncovering the truth about my journey towards self-acceptance.
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Trauma Journey of Anika 