recovery – Deb Hawken

Making

You were the making of me Even though you were breaking me Because you made me aware Of who I didn’t want to be I re-made me Thoughtfully Kindly I looked at you And I chose differently I chose to walk a human path Where no one around me Needs my approval Has to meetContinueContinue reading “Making”

The ‘sigh’ in the Room?

When you suffer from mental health issues you’re often treated like a pair of curtains. People try to be sympathetic, lose patience, and suggest that you try harder or pull yourself together. They may not use those words but it’s implicit in the chivvying up process. You can’t whip yourself together with one smart pull,ContinueContinue reading “The ‘sigh’ in the Room?”

Asking for help

I just want to help I meet many people who talk me that they don’t like to ask for help, they prefer to get on with ‘it’ on their own. Those people rarely change. When I needed help I didn’t even think about not asking. I sought every piece of help and advice out there.ContinueContinue reading “Asking for help”