Recently on our Facebook Page, My Soul Balm hosted our first ever creative contest. The topic was “what’s one important thing you wished people understood about mental illness” We called for submissions and boy did they not disappoint! We got some truly incredible subscriptions and it was hard to choose a winner. After careful deliberation, […]
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By now, we’ve all heard the horrific details of the Britney Spears Conservatorship. If you’re (rightly) shocked by the revelations Brit poured out of her heart a couple days ago, you’re in for a rude awakening. I’m going to let you in on a secret that every mentally ill and disabled person knows all too
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Over the last month, we asked people who struggle with Mental Illness one question: What do you wish people knew about your mental illness? The question garnered a lot of responses. Which is good and bad. Good because we love to see people speaking up and out about their mental health. And bad because it’s
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Do you have a safe space? You know, a place where you can be alone with your thoughts? Where you can heal and recharge? Where you feel physically and emotionally safe to be yourself? If your answer is no, sadly, you’re not alone. Many of us dealing with crappy family dynamics don’t have a safe
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Have you ever struggled to share your concern with a loved one about their mental health? If you have, I totally understand. It’s a very delicate situation that many of us avoid because well…it’s awkward and fraught with peril. You don’t know whether your loved one will shut down, be offended, embarrassed or even be
How much do you know about the legislation affecting your mental health care? Admittedly, I never really thought about the topic much myself. But after a pretty traumatic hospitalization, I began to get curious about the laws that perpetuated such a terrible system. Turns out, there’s a lot of legislation out there governing your mental
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! Every year during this month organizations, bloggers, individuals and non-profits raise their voices to fight the stigma behind mental health issues. What Can You Do During Mental Health Awareness Month? The answer is lots! Whether you’re struggling with a mental health issue, a support person, or just an
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“I don’t need to go to a therapist, I’m NOT CRAZY” I screamed at the top of my lungs as my mom pulled me along. I’m not sure how old I was (maybe middle school age) and I don’t remember where we were going exactly. But what I do remember was the overwhelming rage I
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Are you trapped in a toxic situation? If you are, this article is for you. Conventional wisdom tells us to cut troublesome people from our lives, even (in some cases *especially*) if they’re family. And that’s pretty solid advice. If someone is abusing you emotionally or physically, the correct answer is to get away from
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TW: Suicide Suicide is a tough topic to talk about so don’t go forward in this article if you feel triggered. ***Please note, this article is not a substitute for emergency mental health care, these are simply best practices. When in doubt about what to do always, always consult a mental health professional!!!*** What to
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