Category: Mental Health

I am a WIP on the road to recovery from PTSD.

I also have OCD, and every now and then my Anxiety threatens to overwhelm me.

My mental illnesses do not make me any less human/worthy/awesome than my mentally fit counterparts. I want anyone struggling with their mental health to know it is okay not to be okay. That there is nothing to be ashamed about in asking for help. That in fact there is great strength in the vulnerability, courage and honesty it takes to accept that you need help and to go ahead and ask for it.

Through this category I intend to do everything in my power to destigmatise conversations around mental health because every mind matters.

What Are We Running From? And What Are We Running To?

In February this year, on one of We Run Nairobi’s 6 a.m. group runs, I met another runner who told me she runs without music to commune with her thoughts while building mental fortitude. After dragging my eyebrows back down from my hairline, I told her I cannot run without music because the idea of … Continue reading What Are We Running From? And What Are We Running To?

Mental Health Monday: Suicide Prevention And Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, with World Suicide Prevention Day observed on the 10th. Sometimes, having the right information and knowing how to start a conversation can make a difference. So I am dedicating this month’s Mental Health Monday post to suicide prevention and awareness, in the hope that it may help those … Continue reading Mental Health Monday: Suicide Prevention And Awareness Month

Mental Health Monday: End Of August

And just like that, August comes to an end today. Being my birth month, August obviously means a lot to me. I learned to love my birthday from my mother, and as I grew older, I graduated from celebrating just my birthday to claiming a whole birth week, to deciding only the entire month will … Continue reading Mental Health Monday: End Of August

Mental Health Monday: Clean (Lwile’s Version)

Happy ten-months-sober-I-must-admit-just-because-you're-clean-don't-mean-you-don't-miss-it to all who celebrate 💃🕺 It’s me. I celebrate 😅🥳 But before getting into my celebration, happy Monday and happy new week dear reader. Long time (47 days, but who’s counting 😅) no post, so I feel it is best to start with a check-in. I hope all is well for you and … Continue reading Mental Health Monday: Clean (Lwile’s Version)

Mental Health Monday: A Year After I Unravelled

I have had more than my fair share of low moments in life, but the last 11 days of June 2025 shattered my previous benchmark for low moments, raising the bar to new heights. A year ago today, I was smack in the middle of a five-day bender. That bender, my third – and last … Continue reading Mental Health Monday: A Year After I Unravelled

Mental Health Awareness Month: Podcast Episode 4 of 4

Happy Monday ✨ I hope you are well and you had a wonderful weekend 😊 As mentioned in my post on May 1st, I am switching things up for Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing podcast episodes that have been helpful in my journey towards mental fitness. I will share four episodes across the four Mondays … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month: Podcast Episode 4 of 4

Mental Health Awareness Month: Podcast Episode 3 of 4

Happy Monday ✨ I hope you are well and you had a wonderful weekend 😊 As mentioned in my post on May 1st, I am switching things up for Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing podcast episodes that have been helpful in my journey towards mental fitness. I will share four episodes across the four … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month: Podcast Episode 3 of 4

Mental Health Awareness Month: Podcast Episode 2 of 4

Happy Monday ✨ I hope you are well and you had a wonderful weekend 😊 As mentioned in my post on May 1st, I am switching things up for Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing podcast episodes that have been helpful in my journey towards mental fitness. I will share four episodes across the four … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month: Podcast Episode 2 of 4

Mental Health Awareness Month: Podcast Episode 1 of 4

Happy Monday ✨ I hope you are well and you had a wonderful weekend 😊 As mentioned in my last post, I am switching things up for Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing podcast episodes that have been helpful in my journey towards mental fitness. I will share four episodes across the four Mondays in … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month: Podcast Episode 1 of 4