How Tattoos Tell Our Stories
I used to have a bumper sticker—fortunately, never affixed to my car’s bumper—that read, “tattoos: not just for sailors and whores anymore.” The sex worker-shaming [...]
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How to Care for Your Soul Online When You’re Feeling Lonely, Other, or Generally Crappy
Navigating the wondrous, complicated, and sometimes treacherous world of the Internet can be a tricky business, especially when you’re not in the best shape mentally, [...]
Anxiety Blobs Living Their Lives
The Anxiety Blob, Sweatpants & Coffee’s lovable mental health mascot, is a way for people with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue, to feel less [...]
The Total Weirdness of Depression and Dental Anxiety
Recently, I went in for a routine tooth-cleaning, or what I like to call “my biannual dental shaming.” I had already postponed the appointment twice, so when the [...]
In Appreciation of Dogs: 10 Things You Should Know About Man’s Best Friend
I appreciate dogs every day, but with April designated as “Dog Appreciation Month,” I figured now is a good time to explore exactly why we do (and should!) appreciate the [...]
17 Relatable Posts About Actually Living with a Mental Illness or Disorder
If you live with a mental health issue, you know the struggle of dealing with an invisible illness. The constant doubt, the guilt, the exhaustion, and frankly, the inability [...]
Facing The Pit Beast: a Tale of Postpartum Depression
When I used to hear that someone was having a baby, I would naively bombard them with excitement. Where are you registered? Do you have a nursery theme? When are you due? You [...]
To Myself, On The Birth of My Daughter
Dear new-mom-me, You have heard people say that it is hard. You have heard people say that you can’t understand what it’s like until you’ve been through it. You have [...]
Sweatpants & Pop Culture | Festivus 2018
Y’all. Y’ALL. I don’t know about you but I have had a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad 2018. VERY BAD. I’m way past “there will never be enough booze on this [...]
Notes from Nanea | Finding Plenty
I take two deep breaths to try and steady myself, but that isn’t enough. My chest is tight. I’m clenching my fists like I’m ready to fight, and my teeth ache. I’ve [...]
