depression

Feb 10, 2021

Elikem’s Corner: Free

I am constantly counting down the days until I am free Arbitrary dates scattered throughout eternity  Truth be told, freedom is never coming  It isn’t meant for me  It isn’t meant for weak, broken, weary souls like mine  If freedom can be acquired through death then I pray that my time comes soon  I am…

Feb 3, 2021

Elikem’s Corner: Many Pieces

I know I am not broken But I still feel shattered, ripped, and scattered  I am still exhausted from trying to piece everything together  Trying to make sense of senseless actions and exclamations  Trying to make sense of the thoughts floating in me Trying to make sense of the scars and bruises  Trying to make…

Sep 6, 2017

Depression: My Struggles with Mental Illness

Khadija Parker | Correspondent I am an advocate for mental health.  I believe in therapy and taking medication if needed.  We have so much proof that the brain, like our bodies, can grow weary and cave in from overwhelming amounts of stress and trauma.  Although I am an advocate for getting help, I would come down…