The Normalization of Semi-Starvation

Starvation. The word alone can evoke quite the emotional reaction. Whether it calls to mind images of those who cannot afford enough to eat, those who can’t eat due to medical issues, or When speaking about eating disorders with those who do not have one, something I have heard time and time again is, “I […]

The Rainbow Outfit

The rainbow outfit. Everyone who knows me or at least follows me on social media knows how much I love the rainbow outfit. They know that I wear it at nearly every opportunity. What they don’t know, at least what most of them don’t, is what a journey that outfit really was. I’m a festival girl at […]

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Let’s get personal.

I’ve had a long and complex journey with my own mental health. The first time I entered a therapist’s office, I knew my life was about to change. At 15 years old, not only was I in for some serious hard work, but I was also discovering my life’s calling–finally putting a title to what […]

My name is Carly.

I’m 25 years old, and currently working as a pre-licensed therapist at an outpatient substance use treatment center. I’ve been doing this work for almost a year, and am in the process of looking for a second job with a different population. I like to challenge people, and get them thinking about different ideas and […]