Quite frankly, we disabled people are everywhere right now, but not in the way many of us would like. If we’re not wielding chainsaws and going on murderous rampages, then we’re plotting world domination from our wheelchairs and reveling in a variety of gruesome deaths. Read more
mental illness
‘Hereditary,’ Mad Horror, And Representation Of Mental Illness
Cognitive disability is typically decorative in the horror genre. ‘Hereditary’ is one of the first horror films to complicate that narrative. Read more
How To Stop, Drop, And Roll In Mental Crisis
At the height of my mental crisis, I forged a path to stability. Now, I’m hoping my own story can help empower others. Read more
What Role Should Art Play In Presenting Mental Illness To The World?
Artistic expression has obvious value for those with mental illness. But what purpose does sharing this creativity serve? Read more
I Don’t Want To Be The ‘Troubled Girl’ Anymore
Turns out, you can’t get healthy and hold on to all your bullshit ideas about sexy tragedy. Read more
What Does ‘Mental Illness’ Mean In The Era Of Trump?
Unexamined bias and privilege play massive roles in not only who gets to diagnose mental health disorders, but who defines their criteria. Read more
Why I’m Done Being A ‘Good’ Mentally Ill Person
Those who can’t ‘pass’ as reasonably sane are given less agency, respect, and dignity as they navigate psychiatric care. Read more
I Wanted To Disappear Until Carrie Fisher Showed Me A Naked, Noisy Life
My stability comes from giving up substances and living my truth in the open. Read more
What Animated Sitcoms Get Right—And Wrong—About Mental Illness
BoJack: Everything comes so easy for you. Read more
An Open Letter To Fellow Suicide Survivors
People talk about all the things that happened before the suicide… but what about what happens after? Read more