“They thought it was just a job… until the system broke them.” “Nurses walked out, and the halls finally echoed the truth.”

A diagnosis of cancer brings with it many challenges. It's common for people with cancer to experience chronic pain as cancer grows and spreads to other parts of the body during the later stages. Even people who’ve localized cancer that hasn't spread may experience pain early on as the malignancy enlarges and presses on tissues and nerves. Plus, the treatments themselves, like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, can cause pain and discomfort for some people. In fact, between 40% and 85% of people with cancer experience pain at some point after their diagnosis Acupuncture and Post-Surgical Pain Studies have also looked at whether acupuncture helps with pain control after surgery for cancer. One study found that a combination of acupuncture and massage was effective in controlling pain after cancer surgery. Patients who got a combination of acupuncture and massage required less pain medication after surgery

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and behaves. Subscribe to read more

Anxiety is the bane of my existence. Sometimes the thoughts in my head don't shut up. I'm sure plenty of people can relate to this.

STOP THE VOICES IN MY HEAD WONT SHUT UP. They won’t shut up I CANT think I can’t breathe!! Why why why so many people have it worse I’m just a little shithead in middle school.

This is something I'm dealing with mentally. If you grew up feeling unwanted by your family, then I'm sure you'll understand where I'm coming from.

Staring out the window—someone once said-—is for love songs and houseflies. Well, I've got a third one to add—it's also for single men dealing with bipolar trying to live in the divine joy of being a Nobody in his daily life...

Atop of the pearly quilted and sunloathed bedsheets is fascination compared to the mysteries that sit in front of shot creature.

A poem about my derealization/depersonalization. The feeling of being stuck in a mental state and longing for a breath of fresh air.

An Addict’s Story: Real Recovery, Real Courage She remembers the first lie she told herself — that tomorrow would be different. Years of chasing numbness carved a life of missed birthdays, broken promises, and quiet apologies. One cold morning, after a blackout of shame, she walked into a tiny treatment room with trembling hands and a single question: Can I be forgiven? Recovery didn’t arrive like a headline. It came from small, stubborn choices — saying no at a party, answering the phone at two a.m., showing up for her daughter when every part of her wanted to sleep. Courage was not a dramatic rescue but the quiet work of rebuilding trust, sitting with grief, and letting others hold her when she could not hold herself. Today she mentors other women, speaks honestly about relapse and redemption, and finds joy in ordinary mornings. Real recovery is patient, gritty, and deeply human—the brave act of beginning again.

This is a collection of notes on the kind of pain that has a name heartbreak. Here you will find the shattered pieces, the echoes of a goodbye

Welcome to my life as a growing Christian!! I’m here to spread the good news and let everyone know just how good God is!

Learning to love yourself, instead of the numbers you've been told to live your life by - is a huge step in the right direction.

I want her to find her tribe—where she feels accepted, seen, and loved for who she is. I’m fearful she’ll be adrift, alone… other, like I was.

A guide fitting for any loved one, parent or friend concerning the well-being of a friend experiencing common to mental distress, both in a culpable matters as well as civil .. Responsibility is not subjective while methods vary them unto one or the other category.

This poem was written during my Junior year of high school.It is my first ever poem and one of my friends favorites to this day due to its raw emotion and passion.

I had an abortion at 19 and it was the most horrific experience of my life. 7 years later and I continue to heal.

I've learned; Depression doesn't always mean that you want to die; more often it means that you've given up.

Welcome to my health journey where I will update stifles as well as progress in hopes to motivate and mothers in their journey. I will also post topics that one fave when struggling with weight issues

What is Huntington's disease and why is it important to know about it? Huntington's disease is an inherited neurological disorder that causes the gradual breakdown of brain cells in specific areas of the brain. It is important to know about it because early awareness can help with genetic testing, family planning, and access to supportive care. Even if someone doesn’t have the gene, awareness helps build a society that’s informed, empathetic, and proactive about neurological diseases.