mental illness – Jessahme Wren

The Two Darknesses

The pain is worse again. It’s always worse at night. Predictably, as the sun slips low, my leg and back […]

The overstuffed suitcase sits in the corner of my bedroom, staring at me accusingly. I should unpack. I know this.

Graceful lines and symmetry but beneath it all you cannot see the chaos held together with spit and prayers and

Jessahme Wren / January 27, 2018

I am a child of luxury. I learned that on a day I was feeling particularly sorry for myself, having

Jessahme Wren / December 17, 2017

I’m not sure if you’ve ever wanted to kill yourself, but it’s not as dramatic as you might think. One

I’m a recovering anorexic. Also, due to med changes and endocrine issues, I’ve gained over thirty pounds in two months.

Saturday I lay in bed all day struggling for breath, depressed, and wallowing in self-pity. I’m sick. I’ve been sick

I lost someone today. We weren’t close. In fact, we only knew each other for about eight days three months

“What you are suffering from is a serious asthma event brought on by your anxiety.” A video.

Watch people who eat standing up. I don’t mean at a social gathering, drink balanced in one hand, laughing or