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.

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

Mental Health Monday: Let’s Talk About Stress, Baby

April is Stress Awareness Month, an annual campaign since 1992 designed to increase public awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. It highlights the impact of chronic stress on physical and mental health, offering resources to reduce stigma and promote coping strategies like mindfulness, exercise, and setting boundaries. I can bet there is … Continue reading Mental Health Monday: Let’s Talk About Stress, Baby

On Trying, Failing, and Finding My Happy Again

Bad sad bitches to the left, money happy bitches to the rightYou can be both, meet in the middle, dance all night Who else is moving to the left, to the left with me? Middle fingers up, put them hands high to the happy bitches on the right, longing for the day you can meet … Continue reading On Trying, Failing, and Finding My Happy Again