It’s been six months since we lost Gordon. It feels like forever and also yesterday. I could sit here and say we’re doing fine, but I would be lying to you. And in the spirit of honoring Gordon, what we’re not going to do is lie.
Read MoreThough writing is my primary means of self-therapy I must step away from it.
Read More“It’s practical. I will likely use every one of the lessons I learned today in my life.” - Kaleb
Read MoreThe easiest way to psychologically hurt yourself is to talk to yourself like your worst enemy.
Read MoreEven the clothes I wore were searched for contraband or tools I could use to harm myself.
Read MoreSo many should’s. So much added weight to my psyche. So many expectations left unfulfilled.
Read MoreOur minds are excellent at recognizing sweeping changes, but pretty awful at perceiving minor shifts over long periods.
Read MoreThe smartphone is the fire of our generation, but if we do not set some limits; we will inevitably burn ourselves.
Read MoreA multi-part series where I examine the history of stigma, how mental illness was stigmatized, and ways that you can help excise this blot on human wellness.
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.
Contact us
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Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for help. In an emergency, please call 911.
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).
For confidential treatment referrals, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website, or call the National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357).
