Category: Mental Health

• Stuff I Did in March, Part Three: Asking for Help

  Originally posted on Barking Back: Every year, I dread February. But March usually brings some relief. Even though it’s still winter, the days are obviously getting longer, and spring is coming. March is a often sunny month here in Winnipeg, and most years, I start planning my garden, spending a bit more time outside, and…

  Grace Buchanan Audiobooks

  April 22, 2016

  Mental Health

  bipolar disorder, depression, reblog

• Infinity Dreams Award

  Wendy notified me of a blog post that was so inspiring, I couldn’t resist the urge to update you on what I’ve been up to. Thank you Wendy! Rules for the Infinity Dreams Award: Please note: nominees are not obligated to accept this award. You may simply accept the nomination with a note of appreciation.…

  Grace Buchanan Audiobooks

  November 11, 2015

  Creativity, Customs, Me, Mental Health, Social Justice

  art, award, Infinity Dreams Award

• Burning A Bristly Relationship

  I watered the bush each day that I had water. I shone all the light on it that I found in me, and said, “See how well it grows!” Our relationship grew thorns that tangled in the arid heat, and resilient prickers in the rain of my tears. It shadowed my heart. Its roots plugged…

  Grace Buchanan Audiobooks

  May 1, 2015

  Creativity, Mental Health

  anger, poem, relationships

• I Have The Right To Be Treated With Dignity

  I must intellectualize this to cut my emotion. The side walls are gray. Flat paint on the rough surface. The drop ceiling must be 10 feet high, at least. I feel small, but I might be able to touch both walls with my fingertips, from where I’m sitting. The far walls make this a five-sided…

  Grace Buchanan Audiobooks

  April 17, 2015

  Mental Health, Social Justice

  bipolar disorder, depression, dignity, economic disparity, privilege, respect