Kind of Like a War Hero
I’m a war hero. At least I’m kind of like a war hero. I survived a war, but was never in the military. I have battle scars, but was never … Continue reading Kind of Like a War Hero
Tag: triggers
Living With Mental Illness is Like Swimming With A Great White Shark Lurking Nearby
Recently, I have been waking up every morning and thinking, “Another day. Ho hum. Just another day,” while feelings of melancholy fill my heart and ache my soul. Although writing … Continue reading Living With Mental Illness is Like Swimming With A Great White Shark Lurking Nearby
Victoria’s Interview Feature
At times our journey to discover what is wrong with us can be a hard one, and it can go unnoticed for a time. Then we experience something that changes … Continue reading Victoria’s Interview Feature
I’m the Other James
You may not have realized we had more than one James posting on this blog. James Edgar Skye started this blog and I am not him. I am James Pack. … Continue reading I’m the Other James
How Depression Ruined My Child’s Birthday
It was my son’s 15th birthday on Saturday. He originally had plans to go to the arcades with his brand new (first) girlfriend, but her parents forbade her going at … Continue reading How Depression Ruined My Child’s Birthday
Empty Your Pockets
This is a free verse poem I wrote because I have been struggling with my PTSD lately. This poem is for anyone that has ever been hurt before. I hope … Continue reading Empty Your Pockets
PTSD is Like the Overdraft Fee in My Memory Bank
Memories—some I cherish and want to remember forever and some I want to forget. A memory is the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information. I wish we could … Continue reading PTSD is Like the Overdraft Fee in My Memory Bank
Victoria’s Interview Feature
At times our journey to discover what is wrong with us can be a hard one, and it can go unnoticed for a time. Then we experience something that changes … Continue reading Victoria’s Interview Feature
Father’s Day Triggers My PTSD
I started writing this post on Father’s Day. I couldn’t finish it and went back to it a few times. I thought of deleting it many times because it is … Continue reading Father’s Day Triggers My PTSD
What it’s Like to Have a Panic Attack While Driving – A Poem
I wrote this in February of this year after one of the worst panic attacks while driving in my life. As I continue to work on my social anxiety, panic … Continue reading What it’s Like to Have a Panic Attack While Driving – A Poem
Sorting Through my Recent Depression
The last few weeks have been a great test for how much my depression can affect my day and week. I have spent a lot of time recently tracking my … Continue reading Sorting Through my Recent Depression
