Rory's Write Place

Personal Update – Recovery

A long post about my increased medications, praise to my doctor, and some of the ways my medication changes have affected me in the last month and a half.

Episode 44 – Growing Up with Mental Illness

Here is some elaboration on my experiences growing up with mental illness, mostly related to my social life as a child. There is more to come…

Personal Update – Relapse

A quick update to how I’ve been doing, which includes a relapse of depressive symptoms.

What This Blog’s About (Updated)

A re-introduction to the purpose of this blog. Mental health is still very stigmatized, and I aim to do what I can to end that stigma. Questions and comments are welcome!

In this fifth and final part to this interview, Laurel and I discuss how BPD has affected her relationships in the past, from romantic relationships to interpersonal ones with family and friends. Be sure to check out her YouTube channel–search elle palmer.

Guest Interview 2 (Part 4)

This is another short section–there will only be one more after this. Here, Laurel recounts how DBT has positively affected her functioning and feelings of self-worth.

Guest Interview 2 (Part 3)

In Part 3, Laurel and I discuss her initial experiences with college–pre-COVID versus COVID conditions. We also briefly talk about how high school does and doesn’t prepare for college. There is also a dog at one point…