Category: ROW 2

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, In Their Own Words shares honest reflections from writer who tell what mental illness can feel like from the inside. This essay discusses schizophrenia and may be difficult for some readers. Please read with care. ~~~~~~~~~~ Everyone knew me as your typical straight-A student. I worked hard, studied,… Continue reading “In Their Own Words: Living with Schizophrenia”

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, In Their Own Words shares honest reflections from young people and writers about what living with mental illness can feel like from the inside. This story discusses self-harm and may be difficult for some readers. Please read with care. ~~~~~~~~~ I started self-harming around 15 years old. Self-harm is not… Continue reading “In Their Own Words: Living with Self Harm”