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You think you know me?
Origins Born in Nottingham on the 28th March 1991 I know that my parents were having their own difficulty which affected my upbringing. From a very early age I didn't live with either of my parents but with various family members. I don't have all that many memories from this time period, but something that is hard to forget was being locked in a tiny cupboard for no reason other than for enjoyment. An abuse of power from a family member I should have been able to trust. I remember as a very young child the pressure rising as I was engulfed in total darkness unable to move only cry and scream. A momentary loss of self before my brain had even properly formed, or I had any real sense of identity. I don't remember a happy present family. It's important to understand that whilst the responsibility should have been with my parents to give me a strong stable foundation, this is not something I hold against them. As a young adult I understand that life is cruel and difficult even at the best of times and sometimes we make the wrong decisions or we just can't cope.
By Vashi5 years ago in Psyche
Life of a Neurodivergent
Have you ever walked outside after a freshly fallen snow? The shimmering snow blanket makes the whole world feel peaceful, still, silent, and calm. There is actually a scientific reason for this (you can read more about it here: https://www.accuweather.com), but to me, it's one of my most favorite experiences.
By Jennifer Parr5 years ago in Psyche
Cold Moon
*****Trigger Warning! Child Abuse, Adult Abuse, Domestic Violence***** Tonight is a full moon if you’re not aware. They call it the Cold Moon and I think that is fitting for this time of year. Here in Alaska it is a balmy 26 degrees and while that may seem freezing to most, it is actually a heat wave for us. The sky is completely clear and you can see every star. It would be an amazing night to chase auroras if there were to be any, but that is not what leads me to the keyboard tonight.
By Crystal Hollembaek5 years ago in Psyche
7 Signs You Are In Denial and Need Spiritual Healing
There is A LOT going on in the world right now! If you are in the slightest paying attention to all this mass manipulation of consciousness happening in so many arenas from beauty to politics to food to the introduction of artificial intelligence - then you MUST be feeling some type of way inside yourself that is keeping you from pursuing those big old dreams of yours.
By Lightworker Liv5 years ago in Psyche
Evil among us
At the age of five, you have no idea what is happening to you, all you know is that an adult in your family is hurting you. I remember it clear as day as he would come into the bedroom where I and my siblings slept. He would start with my sister and then move on to me, I didn’t know it at the time but this man was raping us as we slept. He would do it from the backside as not to alarm my mother when taking us to any doctor appointment, not that she would have believed us if we were able to verbalize what was going on. This was the first of many men in my family that would have their way with us, but I will only speak about my experience.
By Raven5 years ago in Psyche
Inside the Mind
I have been diagnosed with anorexia for six months, after struggling with my eating for five years and it is the hardest thing that I have to go through in my life. I never thought it would get this bad, but it has and it has been extremely hard to through recovery. Everyone in my life acts like it is something that will go away overnight but it is really not that easy, especially with all of the things that cross my mind everyday. Everything written below is how I feel everyday, just to show you what its is like. For some context, I am five foot tall and i have extreme emetophobia which is the fear of vomiting.
By Chloe Noel5 years ago in Psyche
The "S" Word
Sobriety. What a scary word. It’s a word I wished for almost a decade that I would never have to say yet yearned for at the same time. I suppose it means different things to different people but for me it meant not drinking. I wouldn’t consider myself an alcoholic, but I saw the signs.
By Kelsey Burton5 years ago in Psyche
our ego is a weird storyteller
The ego is a concept of who we are based on our past lived experience. Our ego is who we believe ourselves to be. Who we believe ourselves to begin at birth. We unconsciously absorb who we are based on those closest to us' opinions and core beliefs.
By Fahim Chughtai5 years ago in Psyche
The Making of a Young Chef
My life has never been my life. Ever since I was young, I had been used, used to the point where I thought that's all I was suitable for. Some people might look at me and see a perfect person with a perfect life, and the reality is if I didn't have to go through the things I went through at such a young age, I might have had that perfect life. I've experienced things and seen things that I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemies, things I have shared with no one in my life. And here I am, sharing them with the world.
By John Jones5 years ago in Psyche
Why do I, pathologically lie?
Welcome back my friend! I hope you don’t mind me calling you that. I mean, I figure by this time you could be called that, right?
By Jr Stephens5 years ago in Psyche
How I Overcame Social Anxiety
The discovery of social anxiety To start from the beginning we have to go back to my childhood. Since a very young age I had the recurrent feeling that I was different from other people. Not in the good sense of being special, on the contrary, I sometimes felt as if I was inadequate. Sometimes I didn't feel good doing things that my friends seemed to enjoy.
By Alberto Romero5 years ago in Psyche
Advice on Sleeping like a Baby from Insomnia Experts
Insomnia is a condition that affects so many people who try to get to sleep each night. The lack of sleep not only affects them in bed but also throughout the day. Don't let this be you each day! You need some good tips about insomnia to help you understand why sleep eludes you. Keep reading for the help you need.
By Marry James5 years ago in Psyche