By Wanda - You’ve heard of “if you see something, say something.” You’ve seen the list of “signs” to look for if you are worried about someone’s mental health. You’ve probably posted on social media that your home is a safe place for everyone, that you always have a cup of coffee and an open … Continue reading I Hurt Someone Today…But I Also Helped Them
By Mizgin - It was the absolute worst when I was trying to teach a poetry lesson in class and suddenly felt the pressure come along. Vivid, bright, zig-zag lines started forming in my left eye and I knew it was there to last at least half an hour. I had to ask my students … Continue reading My Head Hurts
By Leslie - I am in pain. Severe debilitating pain. I cannot describe it to you. It’s in both sides of my face. It’s like having a severe toothache in every tooth and in the bones of my face. Even my nose is hurting. This all began back in 2014 when I had my bottom … Continue reading Life with Trigeminal Neuropathy
By Desiree - Today I am going to tell you about a typical day in my life with a migraine. If you don’t suffer from migraines on a daily basis, consider yourself lucky. I first want to mention that I have been suffering from these migraines since I was 11 years old and unfortunately, I … Continue reading A Day in My Life with Migraines
By Martin (Guest Writer) - I open my eyes wearily, warily, realising already that this day is lost. Another in a long line of innocent casualties. The dark curtains and black-out blinds don’t quite cut out the harsh light of the outside world as slivers of brightness threaten their assault. I grudgingly attend to my … Continue reading Migraine Flash Fiction
By Yvonne (Guest Writer) - My name is Yvonne, and I suffer from migraines. When I was 15, I had my first migraine. I don’t know what triggered it. I just remember that I was home, with my siblings, playing and watching TV. Everything was fine and dandy until, all of a sudden, I had … Continue reading This is My Story
