Nights are dark like depression, but sometimes you wish they were longer so that you can continue resting. That's how depression masquerades in the midst of happiness all around you.

Depression is a choice. Either you embrace it or snap out of it by thinking plus doing things that lift up your spirit.

Sometimes loneliness can be so crushing. Oh how the absence of something can weigh so heavy on a tired soul.

I don’t know what’s killing me faster; this undiagnosed sickness or the longing to know what it is.

I only listen to the songs that break my heart.

It's better to break the chain of oppression, even if it takes years rather than carry the bandage/badge of shame forever.

Police: You're acting like you've done something wrong?
Answer: Sir, when I suffer from anxiety; I believe I am wrong.

One does not have to be dying to be near death.

I can’t blame you because I allowed it.. I allowed you to betray me, neglect me, walk all over me.

He ran his hands against my thighs and asked, “are these scars?” And I replied, “no, they’re new”