support
A solid support system is invaluable for one's recovery from psychiatric illness and mental health issues.
I have no one, but I'm used to it.
I was never an average kid growing up. In fact, I was diagnosed with autism at four-years-old. So I struggled quite a bit with friendships. Being bullied due to my disability made me dread school so much that I ended up not going to college. Years later, I still don't know how to communicate or maintain social connections because I'm shy most of the time. Besides, most of the stuff I talk about would bore others anyone. So I don't want to come off as the awkward dweeb I was in elementary school. But it's also hard to keep connections with people nowadays because since everyone's too "busy" for me, I become distant fear of being a bother to them.
By Dana Kerri4 years ago in Psyche
Looking for love in all the wrong places
From the time I was a little girl and watched my parents get married, I knew I wanted that kind of love in my life. I never really fit in with many of my friends growing up, and as a result I fell in love with books, especially those with a happy ending. Those who know me and those who follow me, know that for 5 years I was in an abusive marriage. Leaving was the scariest and hardest thing I have done, EVER. Yet, my hope for finding my happy ending has never wavered. The past few weeks especially, I am wondering if it is something attainable. My situation is unique and not exactly what men put on their list for dream girls. I have asked myself many times, 'Is he out there somewhere?' 'Is he lost?' 'Why can't he find me?'
By marion scott4 years ago in Psyche
Writing through silence
I’m Josey and I am autistic. I have been writing since I could remember. My mom hung on to so many little art projects and stories from when I was a child that it's hard to pinpoint exactly when I started writing stories and poems. I can remember little crayon drawings with stories attached as early as six years old. Stories of snowmen and songbirds and even favorite cartoon characters.
By Josey Pickering4 years ago in Psyche
