Perhaps it is human nature to differentiate yourself from those around you. Yet the way one handles information discovered and perceived contributes to how a person views the world, themselves and ultimately lives. Once upon a time, a young girl full of authenticity, compassion, and appreciation lost her way and sense of truth while focusing … Read more
Being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) was one of the best things and worst things that could have ever happened to me. Growing up, I was called everything from a hypochondriac to an attention-seeker. I was a wimpy kid who complained all the time and cried about everything. I lived in an abusive household, so … Read more
This statement is a feeling I have had for as long as I could remember. Its also a feeling that I now know I am not alone in feeling. I remember being in middle school and meeting lots of new kids. Making lots of new friends and wanting to just “fit in” with everyone. I … Read more
I’ve been playing drums since I was 2 years old. As long as I can remember I have always felt very natural and at ease on the drum set, and had always identified myself – both to myself and others – as “a drummer”. In my late teens, however, I began feeling and hearing other … Read more
I started cutting when I was fourteen. Or, that’s at least what I remember. It was a very dark time, so maybe I have blocked out all the painful memories in order to try and live a “normal” life. I don’t recall why I was so upset, I would only hurt myself when I was … Read more