H.D.Y.S.A.P.L.M – Dunno But Boyfriend Helps

It’s been a while since I last wrote anything to post but I thought this seems like the most appropriate place to start. I’m still trying to figure out how to solve a problem like Maria, but I’m coming to terms that this may no longer happen. It’s not that I think things are unable …

HDYSAPLM: She’s My Bestie, Bestie, Bestie

Sharifah is so much more than a best friend. I know everyone makes hyperbolic proclamations about their best friend being their soul mate but I genuinely believe Sharifah was the physical manifestation of everything my soul needed. Spending time with her feels like drinking from the Holy Grail, my soul feels replenished, the emotional pain …

My Birthday’s Back Again

It's the anniversary of both my blog and my birth day. The first article I ever wrote (maybe not published) was 'Birthday Blues' and it was written out of necessity. Birthday blues aka the recurring feeling of sadness and despair that occurs as my birthday comes round. Each year I become overwhelmed with the tears …

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria – My Love Languages

How do you solve a problem like Maria? You give her the most amazing best friend, regular DBT meetings, compliant medication and regular orgasms; I have 2 out of 4 so the working out is there but there's no answer. So how else do you solve a problem like Maria...you love her in the way she …

Solve Birthday Blues

I recently turned 23, which when all considered is an irrelevant year with that within the context of life is insignificant. Far from being a milestone and barring anything personally momentous occurring, over time it becomes muddled into the twenty somethings. I struggle with birthdays regardless of the number; the irony of celebrating your birth, …

Why you being a dickhead for? Stop being a dickhead

So despite mental health awareness and acceptance increasing, the misconceptions and stigma behind mental health is still very much intact. I don't divulge my mental health issues freely and I'm semi functioning so most people I encounter aren't aware of my situation. I'm not open about my mental health for several reasons but one of …