Billie Whyte
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Forever wingin' it.
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Amidst chaos, Amongst friends.
Back in 2021, I struggled with a mental breakdown that led to psychosis which is the name given for a mental health condition that causes hallucinations and delusions. I spent every day, for 9 months, in fear that someone was going to kill me and I was seeing and hearing the most horrific things from the moment I woke to the moment I'd finally fall asleep.
By Billie Whyte3 years ago in Education
Things you ought to know.
Dear 27 year old me, there's something you ought to know. After 28 you'll feel like life is cold as snow. You'll lose your love, your passion, your kindess and sympathy. But please understand that all the anger you feel is only temporary. You'll come to understand that true love isn't lost at all, when you meet a truer constant love, in a hospital. The love you've known this far, is far and few between. And when you both have your first child, you’ll be the happiest you've been.
By Billie Whyte3 years ago in Poets
Where the wildflowers grow
Authors note - Contains description of violence and described murder. She flew through the forest in a strong-willed attempt to escape her attacker - or at least find somewhere to hide. The local council - they had recently cut down some dying trees, leaving the otherwise emerald green and flowering forest looking sparse.
By Billie Whyte3 years ago in Fiction
Give me a year.
Dear V, It's been a while. The last time we spoke, I needed a break. The constant challenges, the way you'd ignore the pouring of my heart on paper... I was struggling with my identity and I felt less and less like myself, things just weren't working out like I'd hoped. This wasn't where I thought I'd be at 30.
By Billie Whyte3 years ago in Poets
Stay Little Baby Boy
As you lay in your cherry red pyjama bottoms and a white, long-sleeved t-shirt adorned with dinosaurs, you sleep. I watch in amazement as a smile passes across your face. A reflex smile, but a smile none the less and I still can't believe we made you.
By Billie Whyte3 years ago in Families
How vocal paved my future.. Top Story - July 2022.
Dear Vocal. This might be one of the most positive articles I'll ever write. In April 2021, I had a nervous and psychotic breakdown in which I lost my home and a job I loved doing. I lost friends after isolating myself due to confusion and my entire sense of being.
By Billie Whyte4 years ago in Motivation
