"While I was in her business after one of our sessions, I noticed a couple of words that I had never applied to myself."
"Your brain needs time to clean house. Otherwise, the gunk gets built up and you can’t think properly."
Part two of a two part series for Mental Health Awareness Month. TW: This post contains mentions of suicide and suicidal ideation.
There is nothing wrong with admitting you have a problem. Nor is there anything wrong with seeking help.
What kind of nonsense...?
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