To my daughter I will say, ‘When the men come, set yourself on fire’ – In love and In War, Warsan Shire “Teaching My Mother…
This short by The School of Life discusses the dangers that come with a challenging childhood, among them, triggering of anxiety, self-hatred, and shame. While…
William Wordsworth experienced much loss in his life. His parents died when he was an adolescent, and several of his own children died when they…
“Audrie & Daisy” is the Netflix Original documentary that investigates the invasive influence social media has on our understanding and opinion of sexually based criminal…
In her painting, “Smile she commanded,” MistressVitinari depicts the struggles of those living with depression when they are told to smile, thereby minimizing their internal…
“As far back as I can remember, Michael was always good at being silly. He could make me laugh harder than anyone. He was very…
After 17 years of silence, Sue Klebold recounts that fateful day in Littleton, Colorado when her son Dylan and his friend Eric Harris committed one…
Carly Simon’s song “That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be” chronicles the painful aftermath of growing up with parents in an unhappy marriage,…
Performing for Toronto during the semi-finals at the 2014 National Poetry Slam, Sabrina Benaim shares her raw experience with depression, disclosing what she has endured…
“My aunt woke me to say that my mom sent a text to the family priest in the middle of the night, asking for prayers…
