When I was trying to come up with something to write about today I couldn’t think of a damn thing. After a lot of mental straining the only word that came to mind was helpless because that’s how I’ve spent a long time feeling. Helpless is how I would describe my mood today. I did … Continue reading Battling Dragons and Climbing Mountains
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The Way Back Down: My Mental Health Story
Two years ago I went to see a doctor for anxiety and depression. I was supposed to go back four weeks later but never did. By that point I’d quit my rubbish job and was moving away to study again. Therefore, I put the entire ‘episode’ down to my job. And, sure, it hadn’t helped. … Continue reading The Way Back Down: My Mental Health Story
Tips for Handling Rejection (From One Reject to Another)
Now, I’m not just talking about writing here. I’m talking about all rejections—because at this point I consider myself something of an expert. In fact, I have enough rejections to paper all the walls of the house I’ll never afford. And it sucks. I’m not going to sit here and pretend it’s all roses—that each … Continue reading Tips for Handling Rejection (From One Reject to Another)
The Truth About Failure
“You can’t live on only X you’ll need way more than that. Well, it depends what your partner earns. You know, when you eventually find one.” “There are millions of people trying to be published authors. What makes you think they’d choose you? That doesn’t happen to people like us.” “Come on. When are you … Continue reading The Truth About Failure