A week ago, a friend took her life. A month ago, she created this GoFundMe Page, premeditating her suicide. Seven years ago, she attempted suicide for the first time, and in the years following she tried two more times. If able, I highly encourage you to read her powerful narrative because, unfortunately, I guarantee it […]
Mental Health
Building Resilience
Two weekends ago, #ZamFam travelled to Siavonga for our GHC Quarter 1 Workshop. The purpose of this weekend was to reflect on the successes and challenges of our first 3 months, and the central theme was building resilience. If I may create an elaborate metaphor, building resilience is akin to learning choreography. Unless you happen […]
Mental Illness Is Not A Costume
I am NOT my mental illness, and my mental illness is NOT your costume. Thank you to my amazing mentor/role model/big sister/and everything in between, Kate Kryder, for writing such an important post just in time for Mental Health Awareness Week from October 11-17th. Learn more about the work she does and her campaign here: […]