Hot Water
/I turned down the heat in the rest of my life.
Read MoreStepping up with Sigma Chi
Though writing is my primary means of self-therapy I must step away from it.
Read MoreThere is color and contrast that only becomes visible through lived experience.
Read MoreI grew up pairing my feelings with my identity because that is how the English language works.
Read MoreDangerous is arrogantly diving into a situation and expecting to be able to handle whatever comes your way.
Read MoreI know my monsters, and I know the actions and mindsets that combine to hurt me and the life I’m continually working to build.
Read More“I’m depressed because I’m not doing anything, and I’m not doing anything because I’m depressed.”
Read MoreLife on the 7th Shelf is my way of sharing how a person can live well with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
The 7th Shelf was written by Dante in The Inferno, as the Wood of the Suicides.
For me, living on the 7th shelf is challenging but I have found my means for winning the daily battle against the worst my mind can throw at me.
We aim to create a space of hope, filled with resources, information, tools, and more for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. We’re committed to Gordon’s vision of sharing different methods of thinking to help those with and without mental illness live more fulfilling lives.
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If you or someone you know is seeking help for mental health concerns, visit the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) website, or call 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).
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