“I believe women and men who are blessed with mental illness are going to be advocates who are going the change the world.” Sheli Massie has battled an eating disorder, postpartum psychosis and PTSD. But what defines her are not her mental illnesses, but her journey of mental healing. “Healing is not set in a […]
Sisters in Mental Illness: Postpartum Depression
by on December 19, 2018 1 Comment
[TRIGGER WARNING: Content mentions depression.] “It would be better if I wasn’t here.” “I’m a terrible mother.” “It would be better for my kids if I wasn’t around.” These were the thoughts that flooded Megan Gahan’s mind when she suffered postpartum depression. Longtime SheLovelys will know monthly contributor and former submissions editor Megan Gahan. Megan […]
Sisters in Mental Illness: Mental Health and Church
by on November 19, 2018 4 Comments
“I used to think everybody was OK except for people with mental illness. However we’re all struggling, whether it is visible or not. That’s why the church needs to be instrumental [in this conversation] and be the messiest place you can find.” Last month Shaley talked to Lalainia Lindbjerg Strelau about her battle with anorexia […]
Sisters in Mental Illness: Healing From Anorexia
by on October 29, 2018 2 Comments
“We’re all looking for something to make ourselves accomplished and capable in this often ridiculously scary world. Even though some people can’t relate to using food to make themselves feel better, I can tell you it’s the exact same thing as any other addiction you can find.” This month Shaley talks to Lalainia Lindbjerg Strelau, […]
Sisters in Mental Illness: Opening Up About Eating Disorders
by on August 6, 2018 Leave a Comment
Sisters in Mental Illness is a new vlog series where Shaley has real conversations with brave SheLovelys who are willing to share their experience living with a mental illness. We live in a time where one in four people struggle with a mental health disorder, so these conversations are very important. We will share ALL […]
